So Sorry! I have been getting things in place for retirement in November so it has been a bit hectic. I have actually finally played with some 250 Barnes Originals. As with most of the Original tribe sectional density helps as the increased length creates more of a friction bond between core and jacket. the p[ure lead and copper will not shatter but core separations are a real possibility. I rate the 250 Woodleighs are the best 250 grain bullet I have tested. That said I have pretty much settled on 200 and 220 grain bullets for the extra velocity and so I don't need to re-sight. The 200 A-Frames are probably the best single bullet as they penetrate almost as well as the 250 grainers and they expand well at low velocity as well. I have also had good luck with the plain old Hornady bullets.
I have put some of my opinions on moose hunting and the 71 in Blog Form here.
https://north61.weebly.com/blog/category/allThanks North61, no apology necessary, I understand life getting in the way of loafing and having fun on the internet, the old 250gr Barnes are nearly shot up and gone, I wont look for more, I have four boxes of the 250gr Alaskan Bullets Works bonded bullets, I have to believe they'll perform like the Woodleighs, i'll work up a load around 2250 fps and see how they perform this hunting season.
