I had a model 14 that functioned perfectly, with leverevolution 200 gr. Did very well with pointed 150gr, and 200 core lokt, as well. You're probably right about no practical advantage to a pointy bullet, at those velocities. I'm pretty sure the original load was a 200gr round nose. I think it was developed for the model 8. Round nose bullets were in vogue, especially for woods hunting.
