I was sure disappointed in the first batch of 350 Hawks. I’m glad I decided to try them again.

I think your assessment is on the mark. From what I’ve been able to garner from folks who have used Hawks more than me, is they perform well at moderate velocities.

I’m not sure how much expansion you’d get from a .050 jacket at Whelen velocity. Ought to penetrate well. My one moose with the 400 grain Hawk was a .025 jacket. The bullet exited and showed damage consistent with good expansion. It must have held together as I never found any shrapnel. No jacket slivers or slivers of lead.

I’m tempted to order some North Fork but to be honest I have so many Woodleigh and Barnes 400 grain it’s hard to justify buying more bullets.

Last edited by mart; 01/12/22.
Chronographs, bore scopes and pattern boards have broke a lot of hearts.