I haven’t shot a deer with a rifle since about 1990. I was in my early 20’s and I shot a .270 with silvertips. I never had any trouble with them so I didn’t try any others.

Now I see posts about certain bullets leaving a good blood trail or not. What is the difference in the styles? It seems to me that a hole punched thru the vitals will leave a blood trail no matter what style. I get that some mushroom more than others but is there really that much difference in same caliber?

I’m not knocking anyone’s choice or experience just looking for insight on the matter. My 14 yr old son hunts with his .243 when he’s not bow hunting and I don’t want to handicap him with bullet choice.

I may step him up to my .270 this year or next so what’s the best off the shelf ammo? For a good blood trail of course. Will always be short range shots.

Thanks for any help.