Thanks for the input! I've lost wounded game before and believe me when I tell you that it has killed all the fun and excitement of the hunt. I am also looking forward to my son enjoying the hunt while learning to use his rifle...I guess I will have to back him up with my rifle and make sure the critter drops. Yes, Barnes are good, solid bullets with excellent penetration, but I took a look at one out of a box I bought from Midsouth and it looks so small compared with .308 150 gr or even 7mm 120 gr that I thought I'd better ask someone who has used them successfully before I use them.

George.