Discussions and questions are what this forum and other forums are here for, so as you were.
In regards to the bullet choice, I'd go for the partitions. mainly because of the velocity with your Whelen. The NP has a rep for opening at a very wide velocity range. Barnes is a killer as well, but I would fear lack of expansion at Whelen velocities. With that said, either bullet will kill em dead. Wish you luck and be sure to post some pics for those that cant seem to draw a tag.
Joseph
