Bullet question

crb4809 · 02-14-2009, 06:26 AM

I had asked a couple weeks ago about bullet/sabot loads in an Omega. When looking at some of the recommended bullets I found HORNADY 45 CAL .452 DIA 300GR XTP and HORNADY 45 CAL .452 DIA 300GR XTP MAGNUM. What is the difference between a plain XTP and a XTP Magnum?

lemoyne · 02-14-2009, 06:50 AM

The XTP magnum is designed for higher velocity. If you are loading a charge that will push 1800 fps or better you might want to consider the magnum. Lee

cayugad · 02-14-2009, 06:52 AM

The magnum is built to be a little tuffer and not fragment as much. Some claim you get deeper penetration. I have found better accuracy for some reason with the standard XTP. Also I get them in bulk and usually shoot the .44 caliber .430 diameter 300 grain with a Green Harvester Crushed Rib Sabot.

gleason.chapman · 02-14-2009, 10:47 AM

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ORIGINAL: crb4809

I had asked a couple weeks ago about bullet/sabot loads in an Omega. When looking at some of the recommended bullets I found HORNADY 45 CAL .452 DIA 300GR XTP and HORNADY 45 CAL .452 DIA 300GR XTP MAGNUM. What is the difference between a plain XTP and a XTP Magnum?

I believe this chart willgive the differences. These are velocity where the bullet will expand.
The Mag has a thicker jacket. Chap

crb4809 · 02-14-2009, 06:29 PM

Thanks for all the information

gleason.chapman · 02-15-2009, 04:38 AM

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ORIGINAL: crb4809

I had asked a couple weeks ago about bullet/sabot loads in an Omega. When looking at some of the recommended bullets I found HORNADY 45 CAL .452 DIA 300GR XTP and HORNADY 45 CAL .452 DIA 300GR XTP MAGNUM. What is the difference between a plain XTP and a XTP Magnum?

When choosing a bullet, bullet construction makes a huge difference, please see this article on 45/70 bullets:

http://www.outdoorsdirectory.com/akforum/akshooting/60625.htm

which is really what we are shooting in our MLers. About same velocity, same bullets, so thing that are truths in the 45/70 world should come over to our world pretty well. Please notice his discussion of bullet construction with regard to penetration. Chap

Powerfisher · 02-15-2009, 09:11 AM

That is some good information. You have the knowledge I would like to tap into. I have just posted a thread on T/C, Hornady and Barnes bullets. Your input would be great. I know you have probly answered the questions on multiple occasions but.......one more time....