Hornady 30 Cal 90gr XTP

Hornady 30 Cal 90gr XTP

The Hornady 30 Cal 90gr XTP is a precision bullet component engineered for handloaders seeking reliable accuracy, controlled expansion, and consistent terminal performance in .30‑caliber rifles. Weighing 90gr with a .308‑inch diameter, this XTP bullet features Hornady’s eXtreme Terminal Performance design: a deep hollow point cavity and precisely machined jacket that combine to initiate reliable expansion while maintaining structural integrity.

Featuring its classic hollow-point design and tapered jacket, the 30 Cal 90gr XTP delivers consistent mushrooming across velocities between 2,800 and 3,000 fps. Its jacket-core design ensures the 30 Cal 90gr XTP retains weight through impact, promoting deep wound channels without excessive fragmentation—ideal for hunters and target shooters seeking precision performance in lightweight .30-caliber loads.

Optimized for cartridges like .30-30 Winchester, .308 Winchester varmint loads, and light .30-caliber Q‑types, the Hornady 30 Cal 90gr XTP stabilizes well in barrels with twist rates of 1:10 to 1:12. The uniform bearing surface and concentric hollow point geometry enable consistent seating depth and group performance. Many handloaders appreciate the 30 Cal 90gr XTP for its balance of flat trajectory, accuracy, and ease of loading.

In practical use, the 30 Cal 90gr XTP offers rapid expansion and precise placement on small to medium game such as coyotes, groundhogs, and deer. Its controlled expansion profile creates clean terminal effects and superior accuracy at ranges up to 200 yards. The 30 Cal 90gr XTP reliably cycles through tubular and box magazines, making it versatile across hunting and training rifles.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 30 Cal 90gr XTP is sold as a bullet component only. Reloaders must pair it with suitable brass, powder, and primers. With stringent quality control ensuring tight tolerances, consistent hollow-point cavity geometry, and jacket integrity, the 30 Cal 90gr XTP provides precision, performance, and dependable terminal results in the .30-caliber spectrum.