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<!--begin-bvseo-questions--><!--begin-questions--><div id="bvseo-questionsSection"> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="2172831"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> Does this bullets spread when shot? Will it hit a snake? </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Daimen</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="2439166"> Thank you for your question.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;This round is a single projectile that will expand once it makes impact with its target because it is a hollow point, you will need &amp;quot;Shot Shell&amp;quot; to be able to kill a snake. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Joe Product specialist</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2017-09-27</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1592209"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> IS THE ROUND CLASSIFIED AS HOLLOW POINT BY ATF? </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: JIM27</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="1870479"> Thank you for your question. Hornady states this is not a hollow point because it is plugged however, I would consult your local ATF office because this round does expand like a hollow point. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Customer Service</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2017-05-01</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1594317"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> Would they be ok to shoot out of a smith and Wesson &amp;nbsp;bodyguard 380 auto </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Beggar</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="1868077"> Thank you for your question.&#10;&#10;Please refer to your owner&amp;rsquo;s manual or contact your local gunsmith for caliber information on your firearm. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Customer Service</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2015-10-06</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1542024"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> Is the FTX no lead ? </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: dtp58</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="1812876"> NO LEAD. IT IS POLYMER FLEX TIP SILVER NICKEL PLATED CASES <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Customer Service</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2017-05-01</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1427986"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> I tried to order Hornady Critical and was denied the purchase but was not told as to why. I have checked the restricted areas in CA and do not see Contra Costa County as being listed. Am I missing something? </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Deltadale</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="1686583"> We would like to check the specific shipping restrictions for you based on your zip code. Please contact us at custserv@sportsmansguide.com or 1-800-888-5222 and we will respond as soon as possible. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Customer Service</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2015-02-09</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1381200"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> I have a Ruger .380 . Hornaday has 2 personal defense rounds. One is a .380 ACP &amp;amp; the other is a .380 FTX .What&#39;s the difference ? </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Warren</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="1641937"> FTX is a bullet style. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Customer Service</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2018-09-16</div> </div> </div></div><script type="text/javascript"> if (document.getElementById('bvseo-questionsSection')) { document.getElementById('bvseo-questionsSection').style.display = 'none'; }</script><!--end-questions--><ul id="BVSEO_meta" style="display:none!important"> <li data-bvseo="bvDateModified">y_2018, m_12, d_14, h_2CST</li> <li data-bvseo="ps">bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_2.0.9</li> <li data-bvseo="cp">cp_1, bvpage1</li> <li data-bvseo="co">co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_6</li> <li data-bvseo="cf">loc_en_US, sid_158488, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=LAST_APPROVED_ANSWER_SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]</li> <li data-bvseo="diagnostics">clientName_sportmansguide</li></ul><!--end-bvseo-questions--><!--BVSEO|dz:Main_Site-en_US|sdk:v1.0.7.0-n|msg:timer 15ms -->