The several bullets I've gotten from SPS just look less shiny than what others pay double for retail. They shoot exactly the same, from my experience.
The Hornady blems I've gotten from Midway in the past were far more 'Blem'. There were small, but obvious bullet flaws. They don't shoot bad, on average. I do notice a difference with them though. Nothing that would ruin a long shot on a deer.
