We all have read the reports of the powerbelt spattering, or no blood trail after being shot with one. But if this bullet is so bad, why does it sell so well. Yakfisher, that is some impressive penetration.

Dave, did you ever try the UC shorts in that Hunter barrel? Maybe the key is to push whatever you shoot pretty hard.

The uc will shoot good in that barrel.I have the same barrel and it loves conicals especially the hornady great plains conical.mine is a 54 so I use the 425 gr.excellent performance and accuracy. If you want to try some uc's or hornadys let me know and I will send you some in 50 cal.

A 295 aerotip over 80 gr of powder should be great deer medicine! The people who have problems are pushing them at 120-150 gr of powder! That said, there are tougher bullets and cheaper bullets. If they were free, might give them a try. If not, the 300 gr FPB would be cheaper and tougher. And of course, Maxiballs and great plains are cheaper yet.

I just cast up over 150 UC Short Mags so I will have to try them next time out.