Hornady 44 Cal 300gr XTP

The Hornady 44 Cal 300gr XTP^® is a powerhouse of a handgun bullet, built for maximum terminal performance in heavy-hitting revolvers and carbines. Designed for self-defense, law enforcement, and hunting applications, this 300-grain bullet delivers deep penetration and hard-hitting energy, making it ideal for large game, backcountry protection, and high-pressure .44 Magnum loads. It’s a top choice for reloaders who demand consistent expansion and uncompromised weight retention shot after shot.

The XTP^® bullet’s swaged lead core offers unmatched balance and uniformity, helping it deliver precise accuracy and consistent in-flight stability. Its drawn gilding metal jacket wraps around the bullet’s nose, eliminating lead fouling and promoting reliable feeding—even in semi-automatic platforms. Upon impact, the hollow point cavity initiates expansion, while internal serrations guide that expansion into uniform, symmetrical petals—even at lower velocities often seen with longer-range revolver shots or subsonic loads.

With a heavy 300-grain weight, this bullet offers increased momentum for deeper penetration through dense hide and bone. This makes it a popular option for handgun hunters targeting wild boar, elk, or black bear, as well as those looking for serious defensive firepower in rural or wilderness settings. The bullet’s thick jacket is tapered along its length to ensure expansion is controlled, without excessive fragmentation that could reduce penetration or retained energy.

A precision-applied cannelure ensures secure and repeatable crimping, which is critical for safe operation in high-recoil loads. Reloaders who load in bulk will appreciate that the Hornady 44 Cal 300gr XTP is also available in bulk bullets packaging, offering premium quality and power without a premium price tag.

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.

• .44 Cal 300gr XTP^® Hollow Point Bullet
• Built for .44 Magnum Revolvers, Carbines, and Backcountry Defense
• Heavyweight Design for Maximum Penetration and Stopping Power
• Bulk Packaged – Perfect for Reloaders Seeking Bulk Bullets

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