Greenshoots, yes it is takedown of fashion, a single screw removes the forend and then in theory (I think!) The barrel simply unscrews. I gave it a good twist last night however it was not going anywhere so I will have to take a very close look now before resorting to sticking it in the barrel press. It may not have come apart for many years so it is worth taking some care.

Iowa 303, yes I had planned on using the 160 roundnose soft point as it is reasonably close to the original, having said that I have experienced zero expansion with a 139 grain Interlock from my 6,5x47 that was travelling a lot quicker, it was enough to resign them to the shelf.

Is there a viable round nosed alternative, I did rear of an old Sierra offering however it seems to be long gone.