Accuracy,terminal performance, and velocity. All three combined make a pretty good combo! I see retained bullet weight after impact as the key element of terminal performance. The primary reason I've used Barnes X's since the early 90's,though in the early days accuracy was sometimes a challenge! memtb

Last edited by memtb; 03/03/15.
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel

“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024