What is better TMJ or FMJ?
Both types of ammunition are almost identical when it comes to accuracy and velocity. The TMJ round is suitable for target shooting, as is the FMJ. But when it comes to hunting, the TMJ is not always the best choice, as it won’t expand as well as other bullets like the hollow point.
Is TMJ ammo the same as FMJ?
1. TMJ is a bullet which is totally covered with a metal surface. 2. FMJ is a bullet which is covered with a metal surface, however, not fully covered.
Is TMJ ammo bad for your gun?
Nothing wrong with ‘tmj’ ammo. The bullet is essentially a soft jacketed round just like FMJ or ‘full metal jacket’. Will not hurt the steel of your barrel. In fact, 9mm was designed for full jacketed rounds.
What does TMJ stand for in bullets?
Total metal jacket
Total metal jacket (TMJ or full metal case) bullets are made by electroplating a thin jacket of ductile metal (usually copper) over a core of different metal requiring protection from abrasion or corrosion. Similar full metal jacket bullets mechanically swage a thin sheet of metal over the core.
Are TMJ bullets good?
TMJ bullets are an excellent tool for reducing inhaled lead during shooting. They’re great for recreational shooters, LEO, and competition shooters alike. They’re also cleaner for your gun, which is a nice win-win.
Can I shoot TMJ at range?
On indoor ranges, this can be a problem and can bump up your blood lead levels pretty rapidly. TMJ bullets don’t have that problem, because the enclosed base prevents the propellant from vaporizing lead. TMJ bullets are also cleaner in your gun.
Are full metal jacket bullets illegal?
FMJ ammunition was designed in the late 1800s for use in military rifles. Not long after this, the Hague Convention of 1899 made it illegal to use bullets that easily expand or flatten inside the body. FMJ ammo performs very well ballistically, and don’t lose accuracy or speed in your weapon.