The first few models of Barnes were not impressive. The x & xlc were quite commonly found to behave like an fmj. Very narrow wound channels and exits.
Most ranchers aren't big gun guys. They use them often and if it works well they don't go buying different just to try them out. When I was in high school the guy I worked for used a 30-06 for everything. Literally
Likely this fellow developed his distaste for Barnes based on the first few tries before they figured out how to make them expand. Most likely he won't be changing his mind easily.
“You never need fear a man, no matter what his size. When danger threatens, call on me, and I will equalize.”
Samuel Colt.
�Common sense is genius dressed up in work clothes.� - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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