Why didn't they put this tip on the A-max first?
It's called the ELD-Match.
That really doesn't answer the question though... And it's a good one.
If they're saying that the polymer used in match bullets is melting then wouldn't they replace that component in their tipped match bullets at least simultaneously with the release of this new one?
The new one has an interlock ring which means nothing for REAL match shooting, and the BCs are lower than comparable AMs which tells me the ELD-Match has that word in its name for the crowd who likes shooting target bullets at animals long range.
Seems like a narrow crowd to support a whole new line, but who knows.