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Old September 4, 2011, 11:41 PM   #59
Brian Pfleuger
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Originally Posted by Sevens
I've never quite understood the reason behind a plated JHP.
I'm not sure this would apply to any significance with handgun rounds, and it's entirely possible that my memory is just plain faulty on the subject, but it seems as though I've read that hollow points might be more accurate because the cavity creates an air pocket that gives more consistent shape to the shockwave in front of the bullet than does a less than perfect "normal" shaped bullet nose, or something along those lines.

Or, I'm hallucinating. Either is possible.
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