Havnt tried the Barnaul yet, but shot lots of "norc" (which if you look up online actually says its South African), And shot lots of Am eagle, The Norc is a little more dirty but not by much and it is nice re loadable brass. And I shot just as good with both if that helps. The Norc was cheaper a few months ago, I picked up 2000 rounds and went back to buy more a few weeks later and seen the price had jumped.