Here's my understanding of the differences; and please correct any mistakes
Soft Point; Entrance wound small/Exit wound multiple times larger. Used for hunting medium to large animals because the bullet can penetrate deeply while expanding simultaneously.
Hollow Point; Unlike a soft point offers much lower penetration as the bullet absorbs the target immediately while simultaneously expanding. Considered best for self-defense because over-penetration is significantly reduced.
1. Can anyone explain to me why soft point is considered a poor choice for self-defense?
2. Is it solely based on the "over penetration" factor?
I appreciate any help and info yall can give me!
Soft Point; Entrance wound small/Exit wound multiple times larger. Used for hunting medium to large animals because the bullet can penetrate deeply while expanding simultaneously.
Hollow Point; Unlike a soft point offers much lower penetration as the bullet absorbs the target immediately while simultaneously expanding. Considered best for self-defense because over-penetration is significantly reduced.
1. Can anyone explain to me why soft point is considered a poor choice for self-defense?
2. Is it solely based on the "over penetration" factor?
I appreciate any help and info yall can give me!