All does but they taste just as good.
Was using Rem 175gr core lokts factory as I traded to rifle 4 days before season.
1st doe 13 y.o. nephew shot at 250 yds through heart, did 100 yard dash
2nd dad shot about 30 yds head shot
3rd I shot about 40 yds spine.

My 1st time ever using Core Lokts. Obviously held together a lot better than a ballistic tip, seem to hold together good after hitting bone. Although obviously on the deer all 3 bullets exited. As this was my first time using core lokts I think I would definately choose these over ballistic tips for anything bigger than caribou, but I guess these little ole deer will be about all I hunt for the next few years.

Remmy bullets are pretty good if your rifle likes them. I have had excellent performance on game in rifles that would accurately shoot them.

Congrats!!

Sounds like your new rifle is doing quite well.

However, I must point out something: Given bullets of similar caliber and weight (or sectional density) and at similar impact velocities, the Ballistic Tip performs very similarly to the Remington C-L. In some cases (.30 caliber, 150 grain, for example) the Ballistic Tip actually out-penetrates the C-L.

Test them for yourself before making a rash judgement...

Of course, they need to be used as the manufacturer recommends. Do so, and you'll enjoy one of the finest medium-game bullets ever to leave a barrel.

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Originally posted by Bobby Tomek:
Sounds like your new rifle is doing quite well.

However, I must point out something: Given bullets of similar caliber and weight (or sectional density) and at similar impact velocities, the Ballistic Tip performs very similarly to the Remington C-L. In some cases (.30 caliber, 150 grain, for example) the Ballistic Tip actually out-penetrates the C-L.

Test them for yourself before making a rash judgement...

Of course, they need to be used as the manufacturer recommends. Do so, and you'll enjoy one of the finest medium-game bullets ever to leave a barrel.

I agree I think the ballistic tip is a great bullet as I have used them or saw them used in 243- 70gr, 80gr and 95 gr, 257wby mag, 270, 7mm stw, 300 ultra mag and other calibers and they work great but if pushed too fast they are like a bomb going off.
I just bought some 140gr ballistic tips that I am going to load and see how they shoot. Whatever shoots the best is what I am going to hunt with.

Jarrod-

Just remember: Take Nosler's advice and keep the muzzle velocity at no more than 3000 or 3100 fps. You will still have a very flat-shooting load.

Jarrod:

I like Core-Lokt bullets as well. Have shot a ton of stuff with BTs as well, biggest critter being a zebra and 4 gemsbok, as well as about 8 or 9 caribou.

Once you get an accurate load for your rifle, you can often substitute a premium bullet by just seating it so that the OAL when measured with a comparator is the same. It works great when I switch from Hornady .338 225s to Barnes Triple Shocks in 225 grain.