What type of bullet is best for deer hunting?

Best Caliber for Deer Hunting

• 6.5 Creedmoor.
• 260 Remington.
• 264 Winchester Magnum.
• 270 Winchester.
• 280 Remington.
• 308 Winchester.
• 300 Winchester Magnum. You might be surprised by the number of hunters that use the 300 as their primary deer rifle.
• 300 Remington Ultra Magnum. Only one of my friends uses this caliber.

Will a 9mm hollow point kill a deer?

Yes. A 9mm pistol will kill a deer at the right range (25 yards or closer) and with proper shot placement, so a carbine will be just as, if not more, effective.

Why are hollow points so bad?

Virtually any hollow-point bullet will expand properly when fired into plain gelatin—it’s the barriers that cause them to fail. Fabric, wallboard, and wood can “clog up” the hollow-point cavity and prevent expansion. Auto glass and steel can blunt the bullet and cause a similar result.

Can you hunt deer with FMJ?

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.

Is FMJ good for deer hunting?

In spite of the influence military firearms have had on the modern deer hunter, traditional military rounds are not necessarily the best choice for deer hunting. Traditional, military-style, full metal jacket (FMJ) bullets produce maximum penetration and hold their shape upon impact with soft issue.

Do cops use hollow point bullets?

Hollow point bullets are the most common type of round used by American police. The most common argument for why police use hollow points over full metal jackets is that hollow points minimize the risk of an unintended target being hit.