Hornady xtp
12-04-2014, 04:15 PM
#21
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 84
Hi all, just for the record I am new to this forum and as you can see this is my first post.
Lemoyne,
Regarding the XTP performance from my research if you push the non-mag versions too fast they can break apart. For the velocities you are pushing the bullet a Mag version (again from research) should work better. Maybe you are using mags?
Lemoyne,
Regarding the XTP performance from my research if you push the non-mag versions too fast they can break apart. For the velocities you are pushing the bullet a Mag version (again from research) should work better. Maybe you are using mags?
12-04-2014, 05:01 PM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,482
I used the .40 cal 200 grain XTP for several years before switching to the 200 grain SST. I found that it was a decent bullet when pushed at moderate velocities. I had some problems with it fragmenting though when pushing it at higher velocities (2,000 fps+). It still killed the deer I shot with it, but it would tend to blow up on close range shots. Even at moderate velocities I usually did not get an exit wound - I like exit wounds, that why I switched.
My hunting buddies all use the .45 cal 250 grain XTP's and have had very good luck with them. I can't remember any outright cases of bullet failure with this bullet when pushed by powder charges of 70 - 120 grains. I do think there are better bullets out there now, but I would not hesitate to use the XTP if it was necessary.
My hunting buddies all use the .45 cal 250 grain XTP's and have had very good luck with them. I can't remember any outright cases of bullet failure with this bullet when pushed by powder charges of 70 - 120 grains. I do think there are better bullets out there now, but I would not hesitate to use the XTP if it was necessary.
12-05-2014, 04:23 AM
#23
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Comance county, OK
Posts: 11,408
There are several XTP bullets that are suitable for hunting deer and hogs.
1. The 240 grain .430 XTP:
This bullet has killed many dozens of deer and hogs for me. Many were bang flops.
2. The 300 grain .430 XTP:
Killed a couple deer and a few hogs with this one. None of them went more than a few yards after being hit.
3. The 240 grain .452 XTP Magnum:
Designed for higher velocities, this one will usually exit.
4. The 250 grain .452 XTP:
5. The 300 grain .452 XTP:
Does a good job on large hogs.
6. The 300 grain .452 XTP Magnum:
My .50 Encore is sighted in for this bullet. So far this fall i've killed four deer and several hogs with it. Shot a gnarly 275-300 pound boar hog through the shoulders with the .452 XTP Magnum bullet driven by 140 grains of Triple Seven. It ruined all the meat in both shoulders and kept going. Range was about 75 yards.
Do not use any of the .451 XTP bullets on deer or hogs. They were designed for .45 auto velocities.
i have never used the smaller caliber XTP bullets on game or hogs.
1. The 240 grain .430 XTP:
This bullet has killed many dozens of deer and hogs for me. Many were bang flops.
2. The 300 grain .430 XTP:
Killed a couple deer and a few hogs with this one. None of them went more than a few yards after being hit.
3. The 240 grain .452 XTP Magnum:
Designed for higher velocities, this one will usually exit.
4. The 250 grain .452 XTP:
5. The 300 grain .452 XTP:
Does a good job on large hogs.
6. The 300 grain .452 XTP Magnum:
My .50 Encore is sighted in for this bullet. So far this fall i've killed four deer and several hogs with it. Shot a gnarly 275-300 pound boar hog through the shoulders with the .452 XTP Magnum bullet driven by 140 grains of Triple Seven. It ruined all the meat in both shoulders and kept going. Range was about 75 yards.
Do not use any of the .451 XTP bullets on deer or hogs. They were designed for .45 auto velocities.
i have never used the smaller caliber XTP bullets on game or hogs.
Last edited by falcon; 12-05-2014 at 04:45 AM.
12-05-2014, 06:17 AM
#25
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,922
The worst news! I'm going hunting in about 4 hours.
That leaves me with my Buffalo SSBs 285 grain and 230 grain 451s Speer Gold Dots. My shot practice is late this evening in Michigan's forest. The Gold Dots are an auto-45 bullet too. I wonder if they are bad news for up-to 100 yards? Maybe I better bring my 460 gr. No Excuse conicals with me.
Your post was perfectly timed and thank you for that. I plan to hunt a hill tomorrow morning and may need a shot up-to 100 yards.
Last edited by Triple Se7en; 12-05-2014 at 06:23 AM.
12-05-2014, 06:46 AM
#26
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Virginia / West Virginia
Posts: 4,906
T7, I wouldn't panic. Use what you are dialed in for now... and re-adjust later. Shoot em in the heart/lungs, you'll be fine. If you DO get the chance to shoot before hunting, I'd load up them gold dots and it should shoot right with the XTP's.
IMO, Gold Dots /Deep Curls are a superior bullet. I prefer the 240/.429
460 no excuses.... LOL, those will work too
IMO, Gold Dots /Deep Curls are a superior bullet. I prefer the 240/.429
460 no excuses.... LOL, those will work too
12-05-2014, 06:59 AM
#27
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Virginia / West Virginia
Posts: 4,906
There are several XTP bullets that are suitable for hunting deer and hogs.
1. The 240 grain .430 XTP:
This bullet has killed many dozens of deer and hogs for me. Many were bang flops.
2. The 300 grain .430 XTP:
Killed a couple deer and a few hogs with this one. None of them went more than a few yards after being hit.
3. The 240 grain .452 XTP Magnum:
Designed for higher velocities, this one will usually exit.
4. The 250 grain .452 XTP:
5. The 300 grain .452 XTP:
Does a good job on large hogs.
6. The 300 grain .452 XTP Magnum:
My .50 Encore is sighted in for this bullet. So far this fall i've killed four deer and several hogs with it. Shot a gnarly 275-300 pound boar hog through the shoulders with the .452 XTP Magnum bullet driven by 140 grains of Triple Seven. It ruined all the meat in both shoulders and kept going. Range was about 75 yards.
Do not use any of the .451 XTP bullets on deer or hogs. They were designed for .45 auto velocities.
i have never used the smaller caliber XTP bullets on game or hogs.
1. The 240 grain .430 XTP:
This bullet has killed many dozens of deer and hogs for me. Many were bang flops.
2. The 300 grain .430 XTP:
Killed a couple deer and a few hogs with this one. None of them went more than a few yards after being hit.
3. The 240 grain .452 XTP Magnum:
Designed for higher velocities, this one will usually exit.
4. The 250 grain .452 XTP:
5. The 300 grain .452 XTP:
Does a good job on large hogs.
6. The 300 grain .452 XTP Magnum:
My .50 Encore is sighted in for this bullet. So far this fall i've killed four deer and several hogs with it. Shot a gnarly 275-300 pound boar hog through the shoulders with the .452 XTP Magnum bullet driven by 140 grains of Triple Seven. It ruined all the meat in both shoulders and kept going. Range was about 75 yards.
Do not use any of the .451 XTP bullets on deer or hogs. They were designed for .45 auto velocities.
i have never used the smaller caliber XTP bullets on game or hogs.
Great info Falcon!
Man, 300gr with 140gr T7....I bet that rocks on both ends!
