What is a pointed pellet and when do I use it?

A pointed pellet has a sharp tip designed to penetrate harder targets like thick-skinned game or plastic spinners.

In practice, pointed pellets are usually no more accurate than domed pellets and often less so, because the sharp tip is harder to manufacture concentrically. Domed pellets penetrate about as deep in lead testing. Try pointed pellets if your gun likes them, but do not expect them to outshoot a quality domed pellet.