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Boattail vs. Flat-Base Bullets

Contributor Philip Massaro takes a look at how boattail and flat-base bullets perform at common hunting ranges in terms of both trajectory and wind deflection.

Bullet-Base Basics

Whether to use a flat-base bullet or one with a boattail depends largely on the cartridge and the game being hunted.

Browning Ammunition

The iconic company is introducing a new generation of ammo for a new generation of hunters and shooters in the 21st century.

First Look: Remington Premier CuT Ammunition

Equipped with an opaque green polymer tip, a sleek ogive and boattail, Remington’s new Premier CuT ammunition will give monometal terminal performance in a conformation perfect for all hunting ranges.

New for 2019: Sierra GameChanger Ammo

Sierra introduces its new GameChanger ammunition, topped with the polymer-tipped boattail GameChanger bullet, essentially a tipped GameKing. The brass casings feature the Sierra headstamp and carry on the tradition of fantastic accuracy that the company has rightfully earned.

Review: Sierra GameChanger Ammo

Featuring Sierra’s new polymer-tipped boattail GameChanger bullet, the company’s first loaded ammo offering is extraordinarily accurate, flat-shooting and delivers excellent terminal performance.

SHOT Show 2019: Norma BondStrike Ammo

Using a blue polymer tip and a boattail configuration, Norma’s new BondStrike bullet gives the hunter a fantastic all-around ammo choice for game of all shapes and sizes. When the bullet’s lead core is chemically bonded to the copper jacket, expansion is slowed to allow for deep penetration.

Tested: HSM Tipping Point Ammunition

Featuring Sierra’s polymer-tipped boattail GameChanger bullet, new Tipping Point hunting ammo from HSM combines match-grade accuracy with extreme terminal results.

The Effects of Bullet Shape at Hunting Ranges

There’s no denying that modern bullets are nothing short of amazing, but does that mean the older, classic designs are obsolete? Let’s take a closer look at the real-world differences between various bullet designs when used at hunting ranges.

Trophy Bonded Bear Claw Family

When shooting bigger game, sometimes traditional bullets don't cut it. Step on up to the Bonded Bear Claw Family.

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