Discover exceptional terminal performance with the Hornady 38 Cal .357 125 Gr XTP Bullets. Engineered for precision and reliability, these 100-count projectiles deliver controlled expansion and deep penetration, making them ideal for self-defense, hunting, and law enforcement applications in .357 caliber handguns.
Key Features
- Controlled Expansion: Precise serrations divide the bullet into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening the jacket to initiate reliable expansion even at lower velocities.
- No Exposed Lead: The gilding metal jacket protects the hollow point cavity, ensuring proper function on impact and smooth feeding in semi-automatic firearms.
- Swaged Core: Uniform core density promotes balanced expansion and in-flight stability for consistent accuracy.
- Drawn Gilding Metal Jacket: Varying jacket thickness along the bullet length provides superior expansion control compared to plated alternatives.
- Cannelure: Designed for revolver use, the cannelure enables accurate and consistent crimping without distorting the finished bullet.
Specifications
- Projectile Type: Hollow Point (XTP)
- Weight: 125 grains
- Diameter: .357 inches (38 Caliber)
- Count: 100 bullets per box
- Lead Content: Contains lead
Why Choose Hornady XTP Bullets?
Handloaders and shooters seeking dependable stopping power turn to XTP bullets for their proven versatility across a wide range of handgun velocities. Whether reloading for target practice, hunting, or personal protection, these projectiles address the need for accuracy combined with effective terminal ballistics. The design minimizes over-penetration risks while maximizing energy transfer, providing peace of mind in critical situations.
Built with Hornady’s commitment to quality, these bullets help reloaders achieve match-grade performance without compromising on safety or reliability. Their reputation among competitive shooters stems from exceptional consistency shot after shot.
Common Applications
- Self-defense and personal protection loads
- Small to medium game hunting
- Law enforcement and duty ammunition
- Precision target shooting and competition
Optimize your handloads with these premium projectiles and experience the difference that engineered performance makes.
| Weight | 29 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 3 in |
| Projectile Type | Hollow Point |
| Projectile Weight | 125 |
| Cartridge Compatibility | 38 CAL |
| Lead-Free | No |
| Count | 100 |
| MPN | 35710 |
| UPC | 090255235715 |
Compliance
NFA (National Firearms Act) compliance is crucial for legal ownership and transfer of regulated firearms and accessories like short-barreled rifles, suppressors, and certain types of ammunition, ensuring adherence to federal regulations to avoid legal penalties and ensure responsible firearm ownership.
