240 XTP MAG works fine on small game animals like deer and black bear. Nothing wrong with the 300 XTP MAG just does not shoot as flat.
Other option include any of Barnes XPB, 200, 225, 250, and 275.
The 200 will shoot the flattest of all the bullets acceptable out of the 460. Don't expect to recover any of these - results are fatal.
A frames are available in 300 and 325 , don't expect to recover these either in broadside shoot on deer or anything smaller than bison.
Currently I use North Fork CPS 260 grain on everything- it will be more than adequate and again there will be 2 holes.
Cutting Edge 240 Raptors work well but if you are close expect a large entrance and two holes.
As you already stated I would avoid the 200 FTX as the tend to open to fast on light skinned game and ruin a lot of meat especially at close range; they are fatal though.
Deer just are not that demanding, just choose a bullet that can handle the velocity and will hold together.
Look through older threads on this forum and you will find pictures and more discussion.
Be safe
Ruggy
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