Agreed. The biggest "tell" for me is that PC has not seen wide spread acceptance. The plinkers, casual shooters and action/speed shooters love it but precision guys and purists dont. I have seen some Bullseye guys shooting PC. (Self included)
But There will always be those that stick to the tried n true and resist change. But the precision guys, the guys who strive for the finest In everything, have t gone to PC from Lubed bullets. So if PC was all that, they would use it. Rest assured they have tried.
BUT and its a big but, Its more than accurate enough for a plinker, pin/ plate shooter and 3Gun shooter. I feel its good enough for Bullseye as I have regestered scores just as high as any I shot with lubed bullets. Its good enough for 99% anyone would want from a cast hunting bullet too.
Try it for you, In your gun and see!! I have tested bullets cast days ago against same lot allowed to season weeks. I have tested GC against same bullet WO/ a gc. Some things are simply best learned yourself. And its fun cause its shooting and we all love that! If it aint as good, decide your application. IMHO its positives are far and away more valueable
Then it's minuscule(in my scope of shooting) negatives. But as always, your needs and results could vary.
CW