I have not shot Barnes yet, but would like too, but my understanding from all the stuff I've read about them... is that they work best when used one bullet weight lighter than normal lead bullets for higher velocities and greater expansion. Sounds like they need some speed to work correctly which would be a win win for those who will step down a little instead of shooting their normal old school caliber for weight bullets. My old 30-06 shoots 150 gr lead bullets, but it would be 130's in it now if I used Barnes.
My main desire for using the Barnes... is the HOPE that it puts more deer in the dirt...DRT. It can be THICK in our swamps here in S.C. so I don't like it when any animal takes a step.
If it doesn't put them down quicker... then Heck... I'll stick with my bow and arrow....LOL.
