I never really liked the big bullets either untill i started shooting the tc maxi hunters and the great plains bullets, but i tell you, they really are nice, drop the charge down some and add a heavier bullet and you got the better deal going on. Sure it gets out there a little slower, how much slower? Who knows but im really liking the 385 GP bullets. 14 shots withou swabbed and getting 1" groups was pretty awesome. But i dont think i will ever use anything bigger than the 385's, 385 is pushing my buttons, i prefer the 350 grain maxi hunters due to easier loading but i'll struggle a little with the GP bullets if they offer me the best groups.