Magnum loads are no fun. I have no desire to shoot them big charges. 120 grains is about all I ever shoot and that is rare. 100 grains is much more to my liking. I've seen the bonded Shockwaves but never shot them. Keep us posted how they shoot and perform on game animals. My understanding is they are supposed to hold together longer in the animal and get deeper penetration. It should be interesting.

How do you like the trigger on that Sidekick? Is it as smooth and crisp as others have claimed? Also when I looked at one in a store, it had the brightest fiber optic sights on it I had ever saw. I really liked the balance of it too... Glad it is working out so well for you.