Thanks for taking the time to highlight this cartridge. My meager experience with the cartridge agrees with your summary that it is hampered by limited bullet selection. Buffalo Arms Co. is still making three different weights in their soft-point .228" bullets. Some have experimented with using .224" diameter bullets to inconsistent success, but worth trying in individual rifles. I think it's primary attraction remains as a unique and historic varmint caliber chambered in the venerable Savage 99.
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