Reloaders and shooters seeking dependable performance in .357 caliber handguns turn to the Hornady 38 Cal .357 158 Gr FP-XTP Bullets. These precision projectiles deliver the controlled expansion and deep penetration needed for hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement applications while maintaining exceptional accuracy for target shooting and competition.
Key Features
- FP-XTP Design: Flat-point configuration with XTP technology ensures reliable feeding in semi-automatics and consistent crimping in revolvers via the built-in cannelure.
- Controlled Expansion: Precise serrations weaken the jacket for symmetrical expansion even at lower velocities, providing stopping power across a wide range of handgun loads.
- Premium Construction: Swaged lead core with uniform density and a drawn gilding metal jacket of varying thickness promotes balanced flight stability and deep penetration without exposed lead.
- Versatile Performance: Optimized for velocities from approximately 1150 to 1800 fps, making these bullets ideal for custom .357 Magnum and .38 Special loads.
Specifications
- Caliber: .38 Cal / .357
- Bullet Weight: 158 grains
- Bullet Type: FP-XTP (Flat Point Extreme Terminal Performance)
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Lead Content: Not lead-free
- Projectile Type: Hollow Point variant
Why Choose Hornady FP-XTP Bullets
These bullets address common reloading challenges by offering consistent accuracy, reliable terminal performance, and compatibility with a broad spectrum of handgun velocities. The gilding metal jacket protects the hollow cavity for proper function on impact while preventing feeding issues in semi-automatic firearms. Whether crafting defensive loads or hunting ammunition, the FP-XTP design provides the edge reloaders need for superior results.
Ideal Applications
Perfect for handloaders building custom ammunition for revolvers and semi-autos chambered in .357. The 158-grain weight offers excellent ballistic coefficients for improved trajectory and energy retention in medium-game hunting and personal protection scenarios.
Stock up on these high-quality projectiles to elevate your reloading projects and achieve reliable, repeatable performance shot after shot.
| Weight | 37 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 3 in |
| Projectile Type | Hollow Point |
| Projectile Weight | 158 |
| Cartridge Compatibility | 38 CAL |
| Lead-Free | No |
| Count | 100 |
| MPN | 35780 |
| UPC | 090255235784 |
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.
