I agree that the nonsense about ballistic tips is just that: Nonsense. I've been using them for 4 years out of a 7MM Rem Mag.and have been spoiled by the accuracy. I've never experienced this shredding of the bullet that is often talked about. Good, heavy bonded and a-frames are certainly effective, but if your gun can't consistantly put them tightly on target, what's the use? I'll take a bullet that I can put spot on an elks' ticker at 300 yds. anyday.