I have alwas shot Federal American Eagle 240gr JHP from day one. It is what I sighted in with and am confident with. I have shot deer 20 yards away out to 90 yards away. All have dropped within 20 yards from point of impact. Only one took more than one round. To me, it is shot placement. I try to shoot through the front shoulder to the heart/lungs. Most have dropped on the spot and did not get up. The one that took more than one was because I shot too high and forward, got the high lower part of the neck which it got back up after 15 minutes.
Federal is probably one of the least expensive but it works for me. I believe that within 75 yards, there is very little difference. It really depends on your shooting ability. Maybe out to 150 yards, there is a difference but whre I hunt, I doubt that I will get that opportunity.
How does the HP hold up when it hits bone ? I have always been told the HP loads over expand and lack penetration when fired from a rifle, giving it higher velocity and one should stick with JSP in a rifle. Not sure if there is any truth to this, but I know the JSP have work for me.240 XTP