Boat tails???

[Ol` Joe]

Boat tails don`t really offer much until the ranges get long, 300+ yds is a good starting point with most cartridges. The higher BC does help retain velocity which aids in reducing wind drift and bullet drop, but at shorter range the amount isn`t very noticable under hunting conditions.

The flat base bullets supposedly hold their cores better and are a better choice for hunting but I can`t back that claim with any proof. The flat base also are reported to be easier to manufacture with more consistant bases and are more accurate at close range because of it, Again I am relaying info I`ve heard or read. A call to the manufactures and you`ll find they recommend the flat base for most hunting at normal ranges and the boattails for long range shooting.

Bonded core bullets are a whole new animal though.............