Originally Posted by 7MMXBOLT

This is just the way I see it, nothing else!

I guess it would all depend on what you intend to use them for. They were really designed for long range and help control expansion. If you normally shoot less than 100 yards than they would be a waste of money. If you hunt where you have over 100 yards to contend with on a regular basis than they may be of some value. The tip is there because of two reasons. As the bullet declines in energy the further it has to travel it requires a larger hollow point to initiate expansion. With a larger hollow point the bullet would have to much drag working against it so for aerodynamics reasons the tip fills the hole and is designed to disintegrate on impact at the hyde of your intended game and help initiate expansion.

Now if you look at a Berger VLD match bullet that has no tip, that bullet was originally design to punch paper only but as more shooters started using them for hunting, which Berger recommended at first that they not to be used for, the word got back to Berger that their bullet worked very well in the field. Now you have your VLD hunting match bullet, which is the very same bullet just labeled differently and is much like the Sierra Game king in design. They just so happen to find that happy medium that works without the need for a tip.

Bottom line is all these "Ballistic tip" bullets were designed for long range and are not necessary if used at ranges under 100 yards. That’s not to say a round nose bullet cannot have good accuracy and terminal performance at a range over 100 yards but I wouldn't use one for anything over 200 yards. Not even your regular hollow pointed bullet. Not when there are bullets out there designed to work better. Not only that but if you were trying to work up a load for a new rifle and were not a fan of the BT that would leave you with not very many options in bullets to try and you may never really know your rifles full potential. To me accuracy and hydraulic shock kills and the two together is a very deadly combination.