Way back 2004 when I first started using Barnes TSX I recovered my first same kind of story 6X6 bull slightly quartering away 250 yards found opposite side under skin. I didn't weigh the bullet before hand but it was suppose to be 168 grain and recover bullet was 167. Out of a 300 WSM. I have...
Sorry for your trouble, no matter what company I deal with if I am not getting satisfactory answers or feel they are being unreasonable I go up the chain.
I don't know what your maintenance procedures are but I always clean and inspect after the season. With shotguns, especially semi-autos...
I see your not used to seeing hard winter wheat fields, they germinate around October and stay green and lie dormant through the winter until the spring.
One thing is for sure in shooting is you have to have confidence in what you are using. Had I had failures for whatever reason like Jose I would probably shy away from that cartridge as well.
I have the afternoon off, big ice storm closing in and was just wondering if you all could rev up the hate a little so I have entertainment while I'm loading.;)
At least spell it right. Creedmoor! ;)
If you like the .308 go for it. There are no magic bullets out there, if you have an accurate rifle, the right bullet choice for the game you are hunting and hunt within the limitations of any cartridge and your skill set than most cartridges will get it done.