Is Hollow point better for shooting steel?

[m-man]

I'm about to buy some more bullets for my reloads, and the best price i can find is for some plated hallow points, which cost less than the plain flat nose for some reason at Xtremebullets.com, @ 12cents each (is it possible to get better price than that?)
I shoot steel some of the time, but it has always been with plain plated flat point bullets, would the hallow points be safer/less safe on steel?, at first i thought that they would break up faster and that would be better, but actually that might be a negative.

[Mystery_Milk]

Almost anything should be fine as long as it's not steel-core or armor-piercing. Hollow points should be about the same as flat nose or round nose.

[baranski]

https://www.thebluebullets.com/product-p/1000-147rn-9.htm

[Mystery_Milk]

https://www.thebluebullets.com/produ...00-147rn-9.htm

I don't think he's reloading 9mm if the cheapest he can find online is 12 cents a bullet.

OP, what caliber are you reloading? When ordering online I always like to check ammoseek if I'm really trying to save a buck.

[m-man]

I am loading .40,
I noticed that xtreme says that all the 'hp' plated bullets are 'Heavy Plate Concave Base', which should mean thicker plating, which would be better right?

[Mystery_Milk]

I am loading .40,
I noticed that xtreme says that all the 'hp' plated bullets are 'Heavy Plate Concave Base', which should mean thicker plating, which would be better right?

I'm not sure, I think the load data is different depending on what bullets you're using from them?

I found these which are close to 10 cents a pop:

https://www.xtremebullets.com/10-40-155-RNFP-p/xc1040-155rnfp-b0500.htm

Probably can't be loaded as hot, but according to xtremebullets themselves you shouldn't have a problem unless you're loading past 1200 FPS. And I think 1100 or so is standard for 155 grain.

[m-man]

I was looking for 180 gn, velocity will not be a problem, I was mostly curious between the plated RNFP, and the plated HP, which would be safer for steel

[BrokerB]

Sac Valley silhouette range only allows open tip/hp or soft nose. No fmj or steel core.

They treat the flock of steel animals very well.

Yes hp/ot is better to steel then fmj.

[Divehobo]

From what I understand, target shooting hollow points (Montana Gold/Precision Delta) are different than self defense hollow points. Montana Gold are full jacketed round, capable of higher velocity than plated rounds. I got really good accuracy out of Montana Gold hollow points, better than MG's round nose bullets when loaded the same. It would stand to reason, hotter load, higher velocity would result in more muzzle velocity, better down range energy or plate knock down power. Most folks I know who load for competition down load ammo (bunny farts) for quicker follow up and getting sights back on target quicker. Guess you can load both ways with either style of bullet to see which one works better for you. Your mileage will vary and only way to know is try and see.

[Dark Hunt]

Sure, the hollow points will kill the steel better.

[mjmagee67]

Having shot everything under the sun at steel I can safely say as long as you are not shooting steel core, it just doesn't matter.

[TKM]

https://www.egglestonmunitions.com/shop.html#!/40-10mm-180gr-500-Count/p/68177205/category=10873434

Leave confetti down range.

Q: Is it safe to shoot steel targets with polymer coated bullets?
A: Yes, these bullets will deform and splatter just like regular hard cast lead bullets when shooting steel plates. In fact, our polycoated bullets are even safer than copper jacketed or plated bullets when shooting steel, since the bullets splatter into smaller pieces instead of sharp jacket fragments. Always wear eye and ear protection and follow all safety precautions for shooting steel.

[bubbapug1]

Lead is best. Less chance of being hit by fragments. Plated is next best, thin plated, than hollow points, followed by Fmj. I have some rather substantial scars on my face from Fmj on steel at 7 yards. SSA requires lead bullets, no Fmj. I agree. Even plated have hit me. Now we're talking 30,000 rounds and only perhaps only ten hits but one is enough to remind me to wear glasses.

That said sometimes lead isn't as accurate, and it feeds poorly in some semi autos. At higher velocity it leads barrels. Plated isn't as accurate as Fmj above 900 fps in my experience, and when practicing with a carry gun you HAVE to practice with what you use. If scores are an issue and ranges exceed 10 yards I'm
Going to shoot Fmj because I know for a fact it's the most accurate Bullet for the cost. HPs are accurate too, but expensive. I'm talking self defense quality Bullets.

[spfabrication]

Frangible works awesome for close range with less spatter coming back at you.

[trackcage]

I remember when I used to buy from xtreme... it's been a while.

Shoot coated, dont look back. I was getting .40's for nine cents a pop last time I ordered 180gr