I know there are a lot of fans of the Partition out here, and I've used them to great success. But I've been working up some loads for testing and have never tried an A-Frame in any of my guns.
Specifically, I'm debating whether to play with the 280 grain A-Frame in my .358 Norma, but can't seem to justify it on ballistics alone when compared with the higher muzzle velocity and way better BC of a 250 Partition.
In general, do you gain anything with the A-Frame in terms of terminal performance? I have a pretty good feeling the 250 Partition will give me complete penetration from most angles on elk, so I'm not sure I'll be able to take advantage of whatever additional penetration I might get with the 280 A-Frame.
Most of my guns have shot Partitions very well, but I haven't heard many folks exclaim the accuracy they get from A-Frames.
Does anybody get better accuracy out of A-Frames compared to Partitions?
This is primarily for elk, but there's a fair chance some mule deer might get introduced to this rig.
Does anyone believe the flatter nose of an A-Frame will initiate expansion a little better than a Partition(which seem to do pretty good on that end in my experience).
Anything else I didn't think of? I'd appreciate any thoughts ya'll have.


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