bullet modification

[hunterteen]

ok, i was wondering if it was safe to make the hollowed out place in a .22 bullet larger. i've made a few, tried some out on bottles, seams good. also, i just shot a bird with one from about 50-75 yards away, and it tore the wing off on the exit side. does a .22 usually do that, or am i on to something?

[MarinePMI]

HT,

Do a google search on "Paco tool rimfire".

In answer to your question, yes it can be done. I have one of the afore mentioned tools (Thanks AMMOe!) and does indeed increase perceived expansion, but (personally) I believe it has more to do with swaging the bullet to bore size and increasing surface bearing than anything else. It&#39;s an interesting tool, and can leave you experimenting for months. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-sideways-laff-aqua.gif

Hope that helps some...gotta go hop on a plane now...

[hunterteen]

yea, well, i&#39;m just winging it, so, i&#39;m using a steak knife and a tooth pick.

p.s.: ijust dropped a bird from at least 100 yards, 4X bsa scope, it was one of those little bitty birds, just a little more than a spec on my scope lens.