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Originally Posted by chuck

Well, here is where the rubber meets the road. Your 98 big game animals are not going to win any volume competitions here. But your lack of use of the Barnes TSX just might. I have shot big game with Nosler Ballistic Tips, Winchester Fail Safes, Nosler Partitions, Nosler Partition Golds, Nosler Accubonds, Hornady Interlocks, Speer Grand Slams, Speer Hot Cores, Speer Boat Tails, Swift A-Frames, Swift Sciroccos, Barnes X, Barnes TSX, Barnes TTSX, Barnes XLC and I'm sure I'm missing some. Not to mention the volumes of game I've seen shot by hunting partners. I have shot, and seen shot, more game with Barnes bullets than any of them. Why? Because they work when things aren't perfect. Have I seen some things that make me go Hmmm when using them. I have. Two years ago I had a Mule Deer buck shot at 391 yds through both lungs run a LONG ways after being hit. People that post here witnessed it first hand, heck I even have it on video. I will contend that I darn well hit him to high, but that is another story. You also see the picture of the photos I took of the TSX that didn't expand at all. The deer hit with that bullet went all of three feet. But you know what, I am still using them and in fact bought a bunch more yesterday. I am under no illusion that any bullet works perfectly every time. In fact I think I just said the more game I shoot the less I know for sure.

You are doing it again Chuck. The Barnes Bullet investors/directors are rolling their eyes and shaking their heads. The buck running a long way after being hit is not good bullet performance. If you hit the deer to high then I question your marksmenship as good as bullet choice.(did not expand) Mentioning that the bullet is good for not so "perfect situation" also tells me that you rely on the bullet rather than your hunting skills, or lack there of. (Swiss Cheese Mule Buck) Chuck, read my lines or between them, 98 big game animals (all by myself) 95% one shot kills, used stalking skills, get into position, find a rest, cross hairs tight behind the front leg, then squeeze. One thing chuck, your honest. Barnes are not a good expansion bullet. Lots of people reading this thread will be turned off by the Barnes, the minority will defend it.