This is waaay more important that it's given credit for!! Most guys just think a NP is only for "deep penetration", but one of the NP's best points, is how that nose will expand easily at longer ranges!! It also will expand well on lighter animials when you are useing heavier bullets intended for bigger game!!
Right on, DM! I always get a kick out of guys who badmouth the NPJ by saying "It just penciled through without expanding", or some other similar BS! How do they know?? The (EXPANDED!!!) bullet is in the next county!!!