Hornady 45 Cal 200gr XTP (Bulk / OEM)

Hornady 45 Cal 200gr XTP

The Hornady 45 Cal 200gr XTP bullet is a powerful and reliable option for hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement applications. Combining match-grade accuracy with deep penetration and dependable expansion, this XTP^® projectile is designed for shooters who need real-world stopping power. Whether you’re loading for a .45 ACP or .45 Colt platform, this 200-grain bullet offers balanced performance that excels across a wide range of handgun velocities.

The bullet’s performance starts with its drawn gilding metal jacket, which fully encases the nose and protects the hollow point cavity. This ensures smooth feeding in semi-automatics and prevents deformation during the cycling process. Inside, the core is swaged to create uniform density and mass balance, maintaining stability in flight and ensuring consistent terminal performance upon impact.

One of the key design features of the 200gr XTP is its ability to expand reliably—even at lower velocities—while retaining the structural integrity needed to penetrate deeply. Precision-cut serrations in the jacket create symmetrical expansion, resulting in consistent wound channels and superior stopping power. This is especially valuable in defensive scenarios where shot placement and energy transfer are critical.

To support secure and accurate cartridge assembly, Hornady incorporates a cannelure into each bullet before final forming. This allows for consistent crimping, which is particularly important in high-pressure loads or when using revolvers where bullet setback can be a concern. Available in bulk bullets packaging, the Hornady 45 Cal 200gr XTP is ideal for reloaders seeking a dependable bullet that delivers both performance and value.

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.

• .45 Cal 200gr XTP^® Hollow Point Bullet
• Ideal for Self-Defense, Hunting, and Law Enforcement Loads
• Reliable Expansion and Deep Penetration Across Various Velocities
• Bulk Packaged – Perfect for Reloaders Seeking Bulk Bullets

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