ORIGINAL: Nolehoe
Hey Chap,
I don't have extensive experience with the Barnes but I have shot two.
1) 250g Expander MZ - Doe - entered the brisket and exited at about the last rib on far side leaving a big hole at both ends.
2) 245g Spitfire - Buck in my avatar - broadside about half way between shoulder and last rib and center height wise.
as far as I know both of those bullets are still going
I have not shot an animal with the Barnes, but from what I have read I plan on trying them. I remember seeing that buck in your avatarwhen you posted the picture and I recall it was with the Barnes. Many guys on the Smokeless Forum shoot the barnes, it seems to be between the Barnes, ShockWave and Parker Ballistic Extreme, and several of the new shooters who shot SW are switching to Barnes, as am I IF I CAN GET A ACCURATE LOAD combo. Anyway, I think you will like the Crushed Rib, I have about 6 packages of them, since I just buy 1 every time I order from Mid South, they are only $5 package. Chap