Which type of ammunition is designed to deliver maximum shock upon impact?

Hollow-point ammunition is specifically designed to expand upon impact, which increases the diameter of the bullet and creates a larger wound channel. This characteristic is what allows hollow-point rounds to deliver maximum shock to a target, leading to greater energy transfer and potentially increasing stopping power. The expansion also helps to prevent over-penetration, reducing the risk of collateral damage to unintended targets.

Frangible ammunition, while designed to break apart upon impact with hard surfaces, does not maximize shock in the same way as hollow-point rounds, which focus on target interaction. Tracer ammunition is designed for visibility and tracking in flight, serving a different purpose entirely. Lead round nose ammunition, while effective and traditional, does not expand and therefore does not produce the same level of shock as hollow-point ammunition does.