I have been hunting and killing deer,elk,pronghorn, for over 40 years. I have yet to run many premium bullets thru my guns.I think maybe 35 yrs ago I might have shot a few partitions but that would be about all. I don't shoot the cheapest,but shoot the most acurate C&C bullet that is designed for the hunt I go on.Usually Sierras. I have probably shot more than most on this forum but not as many as some
I have agrand total of two aniamls lost out of probably 100.Both my fault due to poor shot placement.
AS I have said many times.Using the so called premium bullets when not required is like paying a $500 hooker for a $5 oral sex job. You feel the same when done.
Talk to the rancher,farmer or blue collar worker that has maybe 4 boys hunting with him and money comes hard, but him and those boys want to hunt. Ask him if he uses premium bullets.
