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Posted On: 1/29/2023
By: Cristian
A: Not ideal sir. The boat tail hollow point may superficially resemble a jacketed hollow point, but it is not engineered to undergo terminal expansion while it penetrates soft tissue. You want terminal penetration for three reasons: it creates a wider wound channel, it maximizes energy transfer to surrounding soft tissues, and it reduces the risk of over-penetration that could harm an innocent bystander. If you want 223 Rem self-defense ammo, then I'd recommend Federal Tactical TRU – it is engineered for police applications: https://www.luckygunner.com/223-rem-55-grain-sp-federal-le-tactical-20-rounds