Speer Boat-Tail Spitzer Soft Point bullets are engineered for the hunter seeking extended range and improved downrange energy. The signature boat-tail design significantly reduces base drag, allowing the bullet to maintain its velocity longer and resist wind deflection more effectively than traditional flat-base designs. To ensure the bullet performs as well on impact as it does in flight, the copper jacket is manufactured with a tapered thicknessthinner at the nose to initiate rapid expansion on lighter-skinned game, and thicker at the base to ensure deep penetration. This makes the 225-grain .338 a versatile choice for everything from long-distance deer hunting to taking down larger, heavy-bodied game. Defensive Application These high-velocity hunting bullets are designed for deep-tissue penetration and rapid expansion. They present an extreme over-penetration risk and are not recommended for home defense.