So, let's see what we've got so far.
Premium bullets are better designed these days. Most are made with a specific job in mind and are robustly constructed to handle dangerous game. With the exception of hunting deer in areas where there is a threat of being attacked by a large, testy carnivore, there still doesn't seem to be any technical reason for using them that I've read so far.
Their special construction - partitioned, bonded or homogenous - adds to the cost. If deer are your target, I'm still at a loss to understand any technical reason to use them.
WRT accuracy, I think it's far to say that premiums are running neck and neck with cup and core bullets. I know that one brand may prove to be "the bee's knees" in your rifle, but overall, they offer nothing extra that way.
I suspect that some people simply like their look - in the same way that consumers find one brand of automobile more visually appealing. Or (gasp!) is it snob appeal?
Is the fact that they are more expensive, guarantee success in your mind? Do you believe that hitting a whitetail at 100 yards with a Partition versus a Core Lokt increases the odds?
Perhaps using a premium bullet inspires your confidence.
This last possibility is often overlooked. Mental conditioning is just as important as your rifle/ammunition. Some would argue what you think about your equipment is more important. The power of positive thinking, IOW.
You conveniently missed the reason that multiple people gave for using premium bullets when deer hunting: They like to use ONE BULLET for everything. I can load up a 150 Partition in my 280 Ackley or 7mm Rem and use it for deer, elk, moose, kudu, etc.
If you like cup and core bullets, fine. But to suggest that using a premium is nothing more than "snob appeal" comes across as some sort of weird insecurity. Don't try so hard.
Oh Richard, I didn't conveniently leave anything out.That's what was posted to that point.
So, let's see what we've got so far.
This next thing is called a question. It's what you ask when you're not sure or would like clarification/more info.
Or (gasp!) is it snob appeal?
I never suggested snob appeal. I asked if this could be a reason.
This weird insecurity you suggested I might be suffering from - nope, I am not plagued by that. Do I like cup and core bullets? Yes. Do I use them exclusively? Nope. I have been known to use other types.
This last thing - trying too hard - that had me puzzled. Then I thought you were just posting something silly to lighten the mood.
At any rate, it's my thread. I can try hard if I want. Or I can just continue to ask questions.
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