Hornady 45 Cal 230gr XTP (Bulk / OEM)

Hornady 45 Cal 230gr XTP

The Hornady 45 Cal 230gr XTP^® is a trusted heavyweight bullet engineered for superior accuracy, deep penetration, and reliable expansion. Designed for law enforcement, self-defense, and hunting applications, the 230-grain XTP^® has earned its place as a top-tier choice for reloaders building precision .45 ACP or .45 Colt loads. Its balance of power and accuracy makes it especially popular with those who demand both stopping power and shot-to-shot consistency.

Built with Hornady’s proven design principles, this bullet features an exposed lead hollow point that delivers controlled, uniform expansion. Internal serrations inside the jacket guide expansion while maintaining structural integrity. Even when fired at lower velocities from compact pistols, the XTP^® consistently opens up and penetrates deeply—qualities that are vital for self-defense or duty use.

The swaged lead core is precision-formed to achieve near-perfect balance, ensuring consistent in-flight stability and terminal performance. Its heavy 230-grain weight provides greater momentum and penetration than lighter .45 bullets, making it ideal for use in scenarios where barrier penetration or deep tissue impact is necessary. The drawn gilding metal jacket protects the nose, reduces fouling, and enhances smooth feeding in semi-automatic handguns.

A cannelure is applied to each bullet before final shaping to allow for consistent and secure crimping—an important feature for those loading high-pressure defensive or hunting rounds. For serious shooters and reloaders who value both performance and value, the Hornady 45 Cal 230gr XTP is also available in bulk bullets packaging for high-volume loading without compromise.

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 230gr XTP^® Hollow Point Bullet
• Ideal for Self-Defense, Law Enforcement, and Hunting Loads
• Heavyweight Design for Deep Penetration and Reliable Expansion
• Bulk Packaged – Great for Reloaders Seeking Bulk Bullets