I’ve given serious thought to loading these subsonic in a 308 I carry while guiding in brushy country. Been a couple times I’ve dispatched wounded game up close and full powered loads are hard on capes and meat. I’ve loaded some a-max subs they don’t penetrate straight.
I’ve ran hammer bullets the last 2 years in my 300 win mag. Main reason I switched being I was tired of big holes in capes, not to mention meat damage. Turns out they’re more accurate than my partitions were. Exits are quarter sized instead of fist.
I’ve used a few other boot makers around Amarillo and know of some who’ve ordered becks. I’ve never heard any complaints, but like I said no first hand experience. Theres cheaper makers local who have just as good as product! I should add Becks is less than 20 miles from me
I wouldn’t discount the 140 grain partition, I’ve killed a pile of game with them in a 7x57; including a 340 pound mule deer I hit in the brisket at 270 yards. Bullet exited his hind quarter!
Of the two you picked I’d choose the Barnes. Never had much luck getting the 140 grain AccuBond to...
Friend of mine just got a couple Hawkeye Africans in 416 and 35 whelen. The whelen is much more refined and polished, but that 416 shoulders and handles so nice it makes the 35 feel like a kids toy. Very lively rifle, I think you’ll do well with it!
Check out the Maven RS2. I’ve got a couple of them and have had no problems with zero shift. Very light weight as well. I did have one get crushed on a rifle I sold, but it looked like fed ex ran the box over with a forklift.
Curio and relic exemptions are for older firearms. Not sure on the date that allows eligibility for the exemption, but 1917 certainly falls in that category. Essentially antique collectibles don’t need to ship to a normal FFL dealer.
I’d prolly take some of that brass off your hands. Been looking for some for a hot minute. Actually been holding off building a Jeffery until I found brass!
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