Fleet,
I know exactly what 'a bunt' is.. Which is why I advised against doing it in this particular type, a type I have a lot of experience in and a lot of respect for not pushing the limits in. The Pilot mag article from 1997 was written by a very good friend of mine who has shed loads of experience, who has pushed a Turb beyond its limits, and has the scars to prove it. Fortunately, he walked away from it but the aeroplane was written off. That was the result of an over exuberant wingover and turn reversal which ran out of ideas and speed at low level. Lesson learnt.
I wouldn't dream of lecturing anyone how to fly their aeroplane, so by all means, the OP should be allowed to go and explore the envelope..
The aircraft simply wasn't designed, built or stressed for negative g, which a poorly handled 'bunt' can potentially lead to.
Enjoy the aeroplane and remember the famous Norman Jones proverb, 'All aeroplanes bite fools"
