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Frangible bullet
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Frangible bullets are intended to disintegrate into tiny particles upon target impact to minimize their penetration of other objects. Small particles are slowed more rapidly by air resistance, and are
A sequence of photos showing a frangible bullet fracturing when subjected to high velocity strain waves
A sequence of photos showing a frangible bullet fracturing when subjected to high velocity strain waves
Soft-point bullet
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A soft-point bullet, also known as a soft-nosed bullet, is a jacketed expanding bullet with a soft metal core enclosed by a stronger metal jacket left open at the forward tip. A soft-point bullet is i
Some soft point bullets have a more aerodynamic contour like these spitzer boat-tail bullets
Some soft point bullets have a more aerodynamic contour like these spitzer boat-tail bullets
.357 Magnum rounds. Left: Jacketed flat/soft point (JFP/JSP). Right: Jacketed hollow point (JHP). JSP is a semi-jacketed round as the jacket does not
.357 Magnum rounds. Left: Jacketed flat/soft point (JFP/JSP). Right: Jacketed hollow point (JHP). JSP is a semi-jacketed round as the jacket does not extend to the tip. The notches on the tip of the JHP assist in the expansion of the bullet on impact with soft tissue.