Barnes bullets definitely do NOT suck. Nor are they cheap either. I believe Federal offers one or two choices with barnes Bullets in factory loads.

The problem with Barnes bullets is that they can be VERY picky. Some guns love 'em while others refuse to shoot them worth a darn. They are very picky about the bullet's distance from the bore lands when chambered...................which is why it's hard for the factory to load them for general use for the public. AT least 1/2 of the rifles they would be shot in wouldn't like them.

Barnes bullets are really reloaders' specials for best service.