[quote=EdM]I don't see shedding petals as one would design for when others that aren't so designed have proven successful for decades. Marketing? Particularly when a basic Speer, Hornady or Sierra will kill a whitetail or hog.
I stopped using lead core bullets because I don't want lead in my food. I will gladly pay the extra for custom Hammer bullets.[/quote
Lead in the food is irrelevant. Quit buying the bs. Hammer bullets are available, because they are terribly high priced. No thanks. Maybe for African game.