For rifle cartridges, these bullets are an excellent choice when you need reliable expansion and deep penetration for medium to heavy game at short to medium ranges. Their compact design ensures pinpoint accuracy, as the short length relative to their weight allows a rifle barrel to stabilize a heavier round nose bullet compared to a longer Spitzer-pointed bullet of the same weight. This makes them ideal for fast shots at short ranges or when hunting big and dangerous game. The 180 grain #2170 bullet is well-suited for larger game, while still performing admirably on larger whitetails, offering both precision and effective terminal performance.