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berger target vs hunting

What is the difference in bullet construction between the berger hunting vs target bullets.
And why would you not want to use the target bullet for hunting.
I need to develop a new hunting load and have a ton of target bullets but thought I would ask before using them to hunt with.
 
This is from the Berger site FAQ:

"Can I use my Target bullets for Hunting?
We do not recommend that you use Target bullets for hunting. The wound channel with a Target bullet is narrow compared to the wound channel of a Hunting bullet. The wider wound channel produced by the Hunting bullet is more likely to impact vital organs if the shot placement is not ideal."

and

"What is the difference between your bullet types? (Target/Tactical/Varmint/Hunting)?
Our Target and Tactical bullets are designed with thicker jackets that withstand more stress before bullet degradation occurs. A target or tactical shooter generally fires multiple rounds in a row, causing the barrel to heat up and more stress on bullet. To keep performance high, we give these bullets thicker jackets.

Our Varmint and Hunting bullets have slightly thinner jackets. This means that the bullet will expand more effectively, creating a large wound cavity that devastates the animal using hydrostatic shock. Hunters generally shoot 1-3 bullets at a time, so bullet degradation is not as much of a concern as expansion."

Link to their FAQ:
http://www.bergerbullets.com/information/faq-frequently-asked-questions/

Edit:
Several of their hunting projectiles are used successfully by target shooters. Their 6mm 105 VLD Hunting are excellent for target shooting and I know many 7 SAUM shooters shoot the 7mm 195 Hunting VLDs
 

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