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?

lemoyne

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

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

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

crb4809

Thanks for all the information

gleason.chapman

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

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....