Are XTP bullets any good?
Are XTP bullets any good?
Hornady’s XTP bullet excels at both penetration and expansion–with outstanding accuracy. The 9mm XTP provides consistent half-inch or better expansion, with penetration that meets FBI protocols with ease. Most bullets have a single best use.
What does XTP mean in bullets?
eXtreme Terminal Performance
Designed for hunting, self-defense and law enforcement applications, the XTP® bullet demonstrates the kind of accuracy that led many competitive shooters to adopt it. Reliable performance makes the XTP® the most popular handgun bullet for both target shooters and hunters.
What is XTP used for?
XTP ammo is designed for concealed carry and personal defense. The polymer-coated bullets help to increase accuracy and prevent jams. XTp Ammo also has extreme terminal performance, meaning it will cause massive damage upon impact.
Is Hornady XTP hollow point?
The Hornady XTP Hollow Point Handgun Bullets feature XTP® Hollow Point tips that are designed to expand up to 1.5x their original diameter at a wide range of velocities to deliver deep penetration. A heavy jacket over the shank of each bullet stands up to high pressures and velocities.
Are Hornady XTP good?
The XTP is an excellent bullet designed for deep penetration and controlled expansion. It is one of the most accurate JHPs I’ve ever had the pleasure of loading and have never had any issues of any kind with the bullet. I use the XTP bullet in all my defensive handloads and hunting handloads.
Is Hornady XTP lead free?
Hornady® XTP® Pistol Bullets offer great performance and controlled expansion over a wide range of velocities – great for hunting and competitive shooting. Features no exposed lead, a swaged core, cannelure, hollow point, and drawn copper jacket.
What is the Hornady FTX bullet?
Flex Tip technology is the name Hornady has given to the bullet design in their FTX line of ammunition. This ammo line covers a wide range of calibers and name brands, and is a replacement for the old hollow points used for home defense and concealed carry weapons.