Florida BRT Corrections - Firearms Practice Exam

The Boat Tail Hollow Point Bullet is known for its design that allows for optimal expansion upon impact. This type of bullet features a hollow cavity at its tip, which is specifically engineered to cause the bullet to expand once it strikes a target. The boat tail design at the rear enhances aerodynamic efficiency, allowing for better stability and accuracy during flight. Upon impact, the hollow point design is intended to create a larger wound channel by expanding outward, which can lead to more effective terminal ballistics and increased stopping power.

In contrast, while other bullet types like the Soft Point and the Bronze Point Expanding Bullet also have expansion capabilities, the combination of the hollow point and boat tail design in the choice provided maximizes expansion effectiveness and maintains flight stability. The Power-Lokt Point Bullet, while effective, does not incorporate the same level of hollow point expansion as the Boat Tail Hollow Point Bullet. This distinction makes the latter the optimal choice for expansion upon impact.