Discover the precision and performance of the Hornady 45 Cal .451 230 Gr XTP Bullets, engineered for serious shooters who demand reliable terminal ballistics in every round. These jacketed hollow point projectiles deliver exceptional accuracy and controlled expansion, making them a top choice for self-defense, hunting, and law enforcement applications.
Key Features of Hornady XTP Bullets
- Controlled Expansion: Precise serrations in the jacket initiate reliable expansion even at lower velocities, ensuring optimal performance across a wide range of handgun loads.
- Deep Penetration with Stopping Power: Designed to expand symmetrically while maintaining deep penetration for effective terminal results in tactical and hunting scenarios.
- Superior Accuracy: Swaged core and drawn gilding metal jacket provide in-flight stability and consistency, trusted by competitive shooters and reloaders alike.
- Feeding Reliability: No exposed lead at the nose ensures smooth feeding in semi-automatic firearms while protecting the hollow cavity for proper function on impact.
- Versatile Design: Includes cannelure for consistent crimping in revolver applications and varying jacket thickness for controlled expansion superior to plated alternatives.
Specifications
- Diameter: .451 inches
- Weight: 230 grains
- Type: XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) Hollow Point
- Count: 100 bullets per box
- Lead Content: Not lead-free
- Compatibility: Ideal for 45 caliber handguns including .45 ACP and similar cartridges
Why Choose Hornady XTP Projectiles?
Whether reloading for personal protection, medium game hunting, or precision target practice, these bullets address key shooter needs: consistent accuracy, dependable expansion without over-penetration risks, and reliable function in both revolvers and semi-autos. The XTP line’s reputation stems from its balanced design that performs across velocity ranges, giving reloaders confidence in every cartridge.
Common Applications
- Self-defense and law enforcement loads
- Handgun hunting for medium game
- Competitive and recreational target shooting
- Precision reloading projects
Elevate your reloading with these high-performance projectiles that combine Hornady’s engineering excellence with proven real-world results.
| Weight | 53 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 3 in |
| Projectile Type | Hollow Point |
| Projectile Weight | 230 |
| Cartridge Compatibility | 45 CAL |
| Lead-Free | No |
| Count | 100 |
| MPN | 45160 |
| UPC | 090255245165 |
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.
