So this is what a hollow point round does to your body

adairusmc

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Barnes bullets are very very good. I use them for re-loading all the time.
 

alkemyst

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This round is often underestimated, it hits the target like a freight train and with a blunt force unmatched by any of the other rounds I've tested so far, I was 7 yards away and got soaked every time. This is a ferocious hitter which delivers maximum energy on target. It's a shame they failed to pierce the second jug and hence penetration is less than 12". I know these bullets, by design, were meant to expand and push but without the minimum penetration it is left up to the individual to make the decision. Even though I really liked these little sluggers, I live in a state where hollow points are legal and given some of the other contenders available here, I'll pass


GORE MODE!
 

alkemyst

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Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
Originally posted by: Kelvrick
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I have the free Barnes busting bullet myths dvd. Entertaining stuff.

Wow. Those federals look like they put a hurting on someone..

The way federal does it is they don't sell to civilians...but they are available even on ebay.

They are a great round and get around hollow point laws.

People spend a lot of time on finding their gun, but tend to scrimp on the ammo.
 

Jeff7

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Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones
Originally posted by: Balt
I thought the purpose of a hollow point was to fragment?

Expand. Frangibles fragment.

New Lolcat:
I need a picture of a cat throwing up a hairball.

"Frangible Cat is frangible."
 

artikk

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However that's not a body, just gelatin. It would have different effect on the body due to its structure.
 
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Originally posted by: artikk
However that's not a body, just gelatin. It would have different effect on the body due to its structure.

Yeah. Looks neat, but on a body all that matters is expansion and penetration. The wider and deeper it goes, the better.
 

alkemyst

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Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones
Originally posted by: artikk
However that's not a body, just gelatin. It would have different effect on the body due to its structure.

Yeah. Looks neat, but on a body all that matters is expansion and penetration. The wider and deeper it goes, the better.

well that depends on your goal with the ammo, but for stopping Joe Asshat in your bedroom at 3am...yeah.