Welcome. You won't have any problems using the Partition on whitetail deer. Have used them successfully in the 243,25-06,270win,30-06 on WV deer, all with good results. Sometimes a little finicky getting great accuracy but always more than adequate. Good hunting.
So far, the only Bergers I have shot were in a 6BR that loved them. Haven't poked a deer with a Berger but know those who have. Just going by their results and others posted here I think I'll just stay with what's been working, bullets that have been told about here.
Sorry to hear about your son. I pray that you will find comfort and the understanding that will carry you through this difficult time. Thanks for reaching out to us here to share your grief with you and pray for you and your family. I have found that placing one's faith and trust in Jesus is...
That $3.53 price for possum reminds me of the time on a double date with a friend he stopped to pick up a dead possum out of the road said it was worth $4.00. That was in 1975 or 76. He and his dad were trappers.
Sometimes I get to looking at the components I have and think as you about just going with one maybe two loads per rifle. Then again just use what I don't prefer as trigger range time. Then if I get rid of something there's someone who asks if I have it and can't help them out. So, my stuff...