Yes, I have been casting and shooting his 280 WFN for over 20 years and it shoots great. The deer autopsy above was with a 280 WFN that I had cast for another person and it performed exceptionally well. My bullet is gas checked but it really isn't needed though. This 280 WFN is what I carry in my 4 inch Model 29 .44 Magnum for when out in the country or river bottoms just bummin'.