I used 180 round nose core locks until I couldn't find them one year and went with regular SP.
**** Haven't noticed any difference in feeding or terminal performance.
Patrick
YEP ! I bought my first reloading set up in 1974, RCBS Jr....My son has it today and it works.
?somewhere after '86, I bought the Rockchucker I have now.
SO... I've read all the 'supposedly' advantages of R N bullets opening up quicker, etc. etc..
Since 1974 - 46 yrs - I have NEVER bought 1 box of R N bullets for anything.
*NOTE* I have NOT loaded for any tubular mag rifle **
I've killed W T from 12' down as in from 12' Hi DOWN to the ground and about every distance -- 100 yds---400 yds.
I've never found the 'Spitzer' (spritzer grin), Spire Point or otherwise pointed bullet to be lacking in expansion.
BE GLAD - I am not competing for your R N bullets
Jerry