I guess I didn't know it was fluted, that explains the cost.

debate or not I still cannot understand why Cut rifling is taking the wrap for the poor penetration on game. I know a lot of guys that use cut rifled barrels with great success on game using Berger bullets. Have you witnessed bullets spinning too fast and basically exploding within 50 yards or so after it leaves the barrel. You may be spinning that particular bullet too fast. I've seen it happen multiple times with many different calibers.