I have no experience with Benchmark barrels, but have 5 rifles chambered with Bartlein CFW barrels with the #4 and #13 contours. Plus several with Bartlein steel barrels. All of my Bartleins have been excellent, so I normally start and end there.
Considering the cost, time and effort spent in hunting as a NR in Wyoming, I will not hesitate to use my cow/calf tag on a cow or calf that's in a herd. Usually they are not alone and getting a good clear shot with no animals behind is primary importance. The landowner wants the total number...