Guide To Archery

Bullet Point

What's the difference between a soft point and a hollow point bullet?

What are each used for?

Soft points give more controlled expansion, like something for Hunting a heavier game animal like Moose, elk or bear. Good example: Nosler Partition bullet.

Hollow point expands to about 1.5-1.75 times its original size. Its creates a larger wound channel and helps to prevent overpenetration.Its typically more of a personal defensive load, but sometimes used in hunting. Good example: Speer Gold dot hunting bullet.

There are also a few hollow points (non-expanding hollowpoints) that are designed to improve the flight characteristics of a bullet by making the tip lighter.

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What's the difference between a soft point and a hollow point bullet?

What are each used for?

Soft points give more controlled expansion, like something for hunting a heavier game animal like Moose, elk or bear. Good example: Nosler Partition bullet.

Hollow point expands to about 1.5-1.75 times its original size. Its creates a larger wound channel and helps to prevent overpenetration.Its typically more of a personal defensive load, but sometimes used in hunting. Good example: Speer Gold dot hunting bullet.

There are also a few hollow points (non-expanding hollowpoints) that are designed to improve the flight characteristics of a bullet by making the tip lighter.

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