I've read comments by J.B. and others that the + .30 caliber ballistic tips were much tougher than the smaller caliber.

I'm a fan of the Whelen and have a stash of the Nosler 35 Whelen 225gr. BT. Right now I'm using the Whelen mostly for our primitive weapon seasons in Mississippi. My question to anyone who has used this bullet is simply this. Is it to tough a bullet for smaller bodied big game, especially at extended range?