I have used the 6.5 ABLR on three deer so far with no tendency to blow up at closer ranges. These were all behind the shoulder shots. I like the Barnes for less shrapnel and chance of lead in the meat.

The original Trophy Bonded Bear Claw was a great bullet, one of the best really, as good as a Partition but usually with more penetration. The TLR should be a good one too.

The problem is that there are so many good bullets now it is difficult to pick just one.

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