Hornady 44 Cal 240gr XTP

Hornady 44 Cal 240gr XTP

The Hornady 44 Cal 240gr XTP is a high-performance bullet component crafted for handloaders seeking controlled expansion, precise accuracy, and reliable terminal performance in .44-caliber rifles and revolvers. Weighing exactly 240 gr with a .429-inch diameter, the 44 Cal 240gr XTP is built on Hornady’s XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) jacketed hollow-point platform, offering dependable feeding and consistent expansion across a broad spectrum of hunting and defensive applications.

Engineered with a swaged lead core and precision-formed jacket, the 44 Cal 240gr XTP produces tight groups and repeatable flight paths. When loaded to velocities between 1,200 and 1,400 fps in platforms such as .44 Magnum, .44 Special, and break-action rifles, the 44 Cal 240gr XTP delivers dependable mushrooming and weight retention. The uniform ogive and cavity geometry ensure the bullet expands reliably without core-jacket separation, offering deep wound channels and ethical terminal results.

One of the defining characteristics of the 44 Cal 240gr XTP component is its balance of manageable recoil and retention of structural integrity upon impact. The XTP jacket controls expansion consistently, allowing the bullet to penetrate heavy muscle and bone layers while retaining mass. Hunters and self-defense shooters praise the 44 Cal 240gr XTP for its dependable wound performance in both soft tissue and barrier environments.

The bullet stabilizes efficiently in firearms with twist rates of 1:16 to 1:18 and feeds smoothly in revolvers, lever-action carbines, and single-shot rifles. Its concentric jacket and polished bearing surface support consistent feeding and seating depth. Handloaders report that the 44 Cal 240gr XTP maintains precise point-of-impact across diversified powder and primer combinations, showcasing its utility in casual hunting, range training, and defense-focused loads.

Manufactured in Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska plant, the Hornady 44 Cal 240gr XTP is sold as a bullet component only and must be loaded with appropriate brass, powders, and primers. With strict quality control ensuring uniform jacket thickness, core weight, and cavity geometry, the 44 Cal 240gr XTP stands as a trusted match for shooters who demand flat-shooting trajectory, deep terminal penetration, and match-grade consistency in .44-caliber XTP bullet applications.