Ballistic Tip vs. Silver Ballistic Tip

[Mike Fontaine]

Could someone please tell me the difference between the ballistic tip and the silver ballistic tip? I have always used the ballistic tip for hunting but would like more information (practical) on the silver tip. Thanks, Mike

 

[Guest]

Aside from the color of the tip, the only functional difference between the two is the Lubalox coating on the silver tip. It is supposed to act as a lubricant when shooting, I think. As for on game performance, the two are constructed identically. That's the difference. Oh, and the silvers are more expensive.

 

[JD338]

Nosler builds bullets for Winchester under the CT (Combined Technologies) name.
The CT Slivertip is the basic Nosler Ballistic Tip but with a Red Polycarbonate tip and the Lubalux coating. Other than that, same exact bullet.
Both the BT and the CT Silvertip are designed to expand at impact velocities of 3000-1600 fps.

JD338

 

[Savage300WSM]

I think there is a slight difference in the jacket at the base of the bullet

 

[JD338]

I think there is a slight difference in the jacket at the base of the bullet

Same basic bullet as explained above.

JD338