[Brian Pfleuger]

I'm new to the forum, not so new to hunting and rifles, but would like to hear the opinions of many on this subject.
I've always been of the opinion that a BTHP would be adequate for Whitetails out of my 30-06, however after recently purchasing a 25-06, I was told that I may want to consider some of the "tipped" ammo instead of BTHP's, especially from the 25-06, which will be shooting lighter bullets.

Bogus. Whitetail deer are not hard to kill. Any bullet issuing forth from a 25-06 is sufficient. I personally use poly-tipped rounds because I like all the advantage I can get and I've seen that they perform admirably. To say that you NEED them is an exaggeration at the least.