The Hornady XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) is one of the most respected handgun bullets ever designed. Originally engineered for hunting and law enforcement, the XTP is prized for its exceptional accuracy and reliable expansion. The 200gr variant is a high-velocity option for the .44 calibre family, offering flatter trajectories and reduced recoil compared to heavier 240gr or 300gr loads, making it an excellent choice for medium game and a dependable projectile for various shooting scenarios.

• Controlled Expansion: Precise serrations divide the XTP into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening the jacket to initiate controlled expansion even at lower handgun velocities.

• Varying Jacket Thickness: Unlike plated bullets, the drawn gilding metal jacket varies in thickness down the length of the bullet. This ensures the projectile expands reliably upon impact but resists fragmentation for deep penetration.

• No Exposed Lead: The jacket fully protects the nose of the bullet. This prevents lead buildup in suppressors or compensators and ensures flawless feeding in semi-automatic firearms and lever-action carbines.

• Swaged Core Uniformity: The lead core is swaged for total uniformity in density, ensuring perfect balance in flight and predictable expansion characteristics.

• Consistent Crimping: Features a sharp, uniform cannelure that allows for a high-tension roll crimp, essential for preventing bullet "jump" in high-recoil revolvers like the .44 Magnum.