Are FMJ bullets good for hunting?

FMJ rounds are more likely to overpenetrate and wound the animal as well as present a danger to whomever or whatever lies beyond. So yes, there are specific rounds made for hunting. They will have a soft point or a hollow point. Do not use an FMJ round for taking game as it is most likely illegal and also unethical.

Are hollow points good for bear protection?

Shooting a bear with a hollow point is not going to be effective. For example a bear is shot in the shoulder, but the pressure and energy from the bullet is so great it renders damage to the brain of the animal.

Do police use JHP?

While hollow points are commonly used by police and civilians, they are banned in international warfare under the 1899 Hague Convention’s early laws of war that the United States has followed even though the U.S. government never ratified the agreement.

Are hollow points good for big game?

Hollow points are generally designed for rapid expansion, and even near-explosive fragmentation at high velocities. For deer hunting, they work well out of slower, large-caliber rifles. Good jacketed hollow point bullets are lethal for muzzleloader and shotgun slug hunters, too, especially inside 100 yards.

Which is better hollow point or FMJ?

The Takeaway: Hollow point bullets are a more expensive round and best used for self defense situations, and loaded in your Every Day Carry (EDC) defense weapon. They are also best as your home defense weapon. Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds are best used for range shooting since they are much less expensive.

Do hollow points penetrate less?

Hollow point ammunition does more damage in less shots fired, more quickly neutralizing an attacker in home defense. Besides the specified cavitation, hollow point ammunition is less likely to penetrate all the way through the target, which is why many police forces are utilizing this type of bullet.