Are these two .223 cal. rounds the same?

[veteran-USMC]

Folks -I am interested if these two .223 rounds are the same? (1)-Federal Fusion-62gr. soft point
(2) Federal LE Tactical-62gr. soft point-LE223T3

Thanks for your time. Semper Fi

[DocGKR]

All are good bullets, but they are not the same. The Fusion is essentially a Gold Dot--a plated style of bullet. The LE223T3 is a more robust bonded round.

[Tamara]

All are good bullets, but they are not the same. The Fusion is essentially a Gold Dot--a plated style of bullet. The LE223T3 is a more robust bonded round.

*cocks head to side like RCA dog*

Huh. I had always just ass-u-med that, at least with Speer projectiles, "bonded"="Gold Dot"= plated. Now you've got me curious as to the difference?