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    In regards to match bullets, yes. The hollow point of a match bullet is a result of the manufacturing process and is designed to provide better aerodynamics for long range shooting, not for expansion. They are generally considered to be in the non-expanding category. However, they will in some cases expand, and seeing as how they have relatively thin jackets compared to purpose made hunting bullets they usually end up fragmenting rather than mushrooming.
    I've used BTHP match bullets to hunt deer and hogs, mostly Sierra MK's, 90% of the time they worked fine. The other 10% they tended to just go straight through making recovery of the animal more difficult.
    My recommendations are find some .308 hunting ammo on line or handload some. If those options fail use a different caliber for which hunting ammo is available. Otherwise keep shots to a moderate distance and go for spine or head shots.

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