Yes- for small game in the rabbit/ squirrel class of game. They should not be used for big game, such as deer.
Hollow points have a hollowed-out tip that expands upon impact, creating larger wound channels and reducing the risk of over-penetration. Ball point bullets have a solid tip and are designed for reliable penetration and stability, making them better for shooting through barriers or hard targets. Hollow points are often used for self-defense, while ball points are commonly used for target shooting or hunting.
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No, they are not.
Yes, you can find a wide variety of readily available 9mm hollow point bullets and ammunition.
Most are not. Some may have hollow parts, but most are filled with lead.
Yes, Hollow point bullets are legal in Nevada. However, amour piercing bullets for pistols are not. Also, if you have tracer bullets (pistol or rifle), you cannot fire them on the open range due to fire danger.
Most of them do. As for bullets designed for maximum penetration on impact, hollow point and soft point cartridges are probably what you're referring to. Hollow points are more common for defensive rounds, and soft points are common hunting rounds.
Yes.
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No, they are not.
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Hollow points. And "soft points." Ammo boxes are often marked with abbreviations for those terms, like "JHP" means "jacketed hollow point" or "PSP" might mean "pointed soft-point." Most expanding handgun bullets used for self-defense or law enforcement purposes are hollowpoints. Most rifle bullets made for hunting big game are soft-points. Some hollow-point rifle bullets are actually made for the best possible long-range accuracy and expanding is not really a factor. And many rifle bullets made for small varmints or predators are hollow-pointed too.