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Evan Thomas · December 17, 2009, 01:38 PM

What Tamara said.

The expansion of a hollow point bullet depends on its velocity when it hits the target: higher velocity = more expansion. The bullet is going fastest right when it leaves the barrel of the gun (which is why people talk about "muzzle velocity" when comparing guns or loads); it slows down after that, so...

And yes, your co-worker needs counseling, or perhaps a different job.

December 17, 2009, 01:38 PM	#5
Evan Thomas Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 5,631	What Tamara said. The expansion of a hollow point bullet depends on its velocity when it hits the target: higher velocity = more expansion. The bullet is going fastest right when it leaves the barrel of the gun (which is why people talk about "muzzle velocity" when comparing guns or loads); it slows down after that, so... And yes, your co-worker needs counseling, or perhaps a different job. __________________ Never let anything mechanical know you're in a hurry.