Originally Posted by persiandog
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most target ammo is less expensive than defense ammo, but that lower price tag also means the ammunition is manufactured differently. Target ammo is primarily FMJ, or full metal jacket. This type of construction means that the bullet is likely to penetrate much further than defense ammo, and most target shooting ranges are designed for that result.


https://lasvegasshootingcenter.com/2018/10/03/ammunition-what-you-need-to-know-when-target-shooting/


They(LVSC) are discussing plinking, practice & blasting ammo vs. self defense. Just because it's sometimes shot a targets doesn't make it target ammo. Their nomenclature is wrong.

Their misleading & incomplete explanation of things should be disregarded.