Originally Posted by Josmund

I have shot mostly copper jacketed, lead core bullets. I shoot a lot, probably 15-20 range sessions each year and have always figured premium bullets were too expensive because I want to hunt with what I shoot.

After 10 years or so of doing the above, I'm changing my mind. I now think one should practice with XTP's or the like ( practice is very important ) and then switch to a premium bullet for the hunt. Hunting shots are too hard to come by and I think there' a significant difference with some of the bullets available.