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Is this type of ammo considered hollow points? — 3 Answers

by Isaac, from OK, United States Asked on March 31, 2021

Name Hornady Varmint Express Rimfire .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire 30 Grain V-MAX Rimfire Ammunition (4.9)
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Answered by Joe, member, from TN, United States, on July 19, 2021

Yes. It is technically a tipped hollow point, however it will fragment upon impact.

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Answered by BLASTER, member, from NY, United States, on March 05, 2024

Blaster

It has a SST TIP FOR RAPID EXPANSION.
IT JUST GUTS OUT A WOODCHUCK.
It all I use and Scope is Zeroed using only this round.
Its weight and Velocity.

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Answered by Augman11, member, from MI, United States, on July 11, 2021

The polymer tip on them is just for accuracy/trajectory. upon impact the polymer filled tip disintegrates and you are left with just the hollow point bullet impacting.

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