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**Mike Irwin** · March 8, 2006, 12:15 PM

Exposed lead at the base AND open at the tip?

That's not a good combination if bullets are being manufactured like that.

On shooting, it's possible that the core can blow out of the jacket, which remains lodged in the barrel, creating an obstruction.

As for US use of "hollowpoints."

The military terms them, I believe, open point, non expanding.

Why? Becase they do NOT expanding upon striking flesh -- they act the same as an FMJ.

The reason for this?

To get the most accurate bullet possible, the base has to be as precise as possible. You can't get that precision with a traditional FMJ bullet, which has an open base, often with exposed lead.

I've seen photos of the Sierra Matchking (still used by the Army and Marine Corps, I believe) bullet after being shot into balistic gelatin.

No expansion.

March 8, 2006, 12:15 PM	#11
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Exposed lead at the base AND open at the tip? That's not a good combination if bullets are being manufactured like that. On shooting, it's possible that the core can blow out of the jacket, which remains lodged in the barrel, creating an obstruction. As for US use of "hollowpoints." The military terms them, I believe, open point, non expanding. Why? Becase they do NOT expanding upon striking flesh -- they act the same as an FMJ. The reason for this? To get the most accurate bullet possible, the base has to be as precise as possible. You can't get that precision with a traditional FMJ bullet, which has an open base, often with exposed lead. I've seen photos of the Sierra Matchking (still used by the Army and Marine Corps, I believe) bullet after being shot into balistic gelatin. No expansion. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.