Hornady 38 Cal 180gr XTP (Bulk / OEM)

Hornady 38 Cal 180gr XTP

The Hornady 38 Cal 180gr XTP^® is a heavy-duty handgun bullet engineered for maximum penetration and expansion. Whether you’re hunting with a .357 Magnum or handloading for defensive use in a .38-caliber revolver, this projectile offers the weight, accuracy, and terminal performance needed in high-stakes applications. Designed for reliable expansion across a broad range of velocities, the 180gr XTP is a go-to choice for shooters who demand both stopping power and precision.

The 180-grain weight adds greater sectional density for deep penetration, making it particularly effective on tough game or in defensive scenarios where heavy clothing or barriers may be encountered. The bullet’s drawn gilding metal jacket encloses the nose completely to reduce fouling and ensure smooth feeding. On impact, the hollow point cavity initiates expansion, with internal serrations guiding uniform petal formation—even at lower velocities typical of some revolvers.

The swaged lead core delivers consistent density for balanced expansion and in-flight stability. The jacket is tapered along its length to promote expansion at varying impact speeds while retaining enough mass to reach vital organs or penetrate thick muscle. This dual-threat design is part of what makes the XTP^® a trusted name among handgun hunters and personal protection enthusiasts alike.

A precision-formed cannelure is included for consistent crimping—critical for high-recoil cartridges where setback could affect accuracy or function. The Hornady 38 Cal 180gr XTP is also available in bulk bullets packaging, providing reloaders with an affordable option for building serious handgun loads at scale.

CONTROLLED EXPANSION

Precise serrations divide the XTP^® into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening the jacket and initiating controlled expansion even at low velocities.

NO EXPOSED LEAD

The gilding metal jacket protects the nose of the bullet, so the hollow cavity functions properly on impact and ensures proper feeding in semi-automatics.

SWAGED CORE

Total uniformity of core density ensures balanced expansion as well as in-flight stability.

DRAWN GILDING METAL JACKET

Expansion is controlled by varying jacket thickness down the length of the XTP, providing a definite advantage over plated bullets with a uniform jacket thickness over the entire bullet.

CANNELURE

On revolver bullets, the cannelure helps achieve accurate, consistent crimping. All cannelures are applied before the final forming process to eliminate any distortion to the finished bullet.

• .38 Cal 180gr XTP^® Hollow Point Bullet
• Designed for Hunting, Self-Defense, and High-Recoil Applications
• Heavyweight Construction for Deep Penetration and Consistent Expansion
• Bulk Packaged – Ideal for Reloaders Seeking Bulk Bullets

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