Hornady 170 gr. SP flat nose has a wider meplat compared to other brands flat nose 30-30 170 gr. loads (for example, Grizzly Cartridges and Winchester).
This causes a significantly quicker loss of velocity and energy downrange compared to other 170 gr. loads SP with a smaller meplat or round nose.
What are the advantages of such large meplat in a soft point bullet anyway compared to a round nose vs. the obvious ballistic disadvantages?? Quicker bullet upset and expansion?? More "smack down" effect on game??
This causes a significantly quicker loss of velocity and energy downrange compared to other 170 gr. loads SP with a smaller meplat or round nose.
What are the advantages of such large meplat in a soft point bullet anyway compared to a round nose vs. the obvious ballistic disadvantages?? Quicker bullet upset and expansion?? More "smack down" effect on game??