http://m.hornady.com/support/faqs/he...eld-technology
The tips are back to original color. I emailed them when my new box of Creedmoor bullets didn't have the translucent tips. Was told nothing changes but the color but after reading this I now wonder. I have great results with 178 ELD-X and 140 ELD-M. Even the 208 ELD-M shot great.