Foot-Pounds of Energy (FPE)

A measurement of a bullet’s kinetic energy at impact, indicating stopping power for hunting.
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Caliber

The internal diameter of a firearm’s barrel or the bullet’s diameter (e.g., .223, .308).

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Hollow Point

A bullet design featuring a cavity in the tip for controlled expansion, increasing its effectiven...

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Magnum Load

A more powerful ammunition load with extra powder, yielding higher velocities and energy for larg...

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Muzzle Energy

The kinetic energy of a projectile at the instant it leaves the barrel; higher muzzle energy ofte...

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Sectional Density

The ratio of a bullet’s weight to its cross-sectional area; higher sectional density often transl...

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