When I started handloading, Speer were among the hardest bullet of the big 4 of the time. From about late 70's to early 90's, they softened up, particularly the boat tails but remained good killers on deer sized game as long as the bullets were directed into the chest cavity.
The market has toughened whereby less than perfect placement and full/angling penetration is more commonly spoken of so the CnC bullets have lost favor to the homogenous and expansion restricted designs.
It doesn't change the value of the bullet if you hunt and place your shots well but time and opportunity is overshadowing good intent and hunting prowess.
You will notice the absence of stalking and observing game and waiting for the right shot on these forums but thats ok when the topic is simply the bullet and how it performs.
John
