Hornady 45 Cal 230gr XTP

Hornady 45 Cal 230gr XTP

The Hornady 45 Cal 230gr XTP is a premium bullet component designed for handloaders seeking superior accuracy and terminal performance in .45 caliber handgun loads. Built with Hornady’s renowned eXtreme Terminal Performance (XTP) design, this bullet delivers controlled expansion, deep penetration, and reliable performance across standard and +P pressure ranges. With a diameter of .451″, it is ideally suited for cartridges such as .45 ACP and .45 Auto Rim, as well as select .45 Colt configurations where jacketed hollow points are appropriate.

Weighing 230gr, this bullet represents the classic weight for defensive and duty-style .45 ACP loads, offering excellent energy transfer and recoil balance. The XTP’s drawn copper jacket is tapered to control expansion while maintaining structural integrity, even through barriers. Precise serrations are engineered to initiate expansion at a range of impact velocities, while the swaged lead core enhances in-flight stability and penetration depth. This combination makes it a proven performer in personal protection, hunting, and law enforcement applications.

Hornady’s rigorous quality control ensures consistent jacket thickness, exacting concentricity, and uniform core density in every bullet. The cannelure helps secure crimped cases for smooth feeding and consistent chamber pressures. Whether loaded in semi-automatic pistols or compatible carbines, the 45 Cal 230gr XTP provides dependable accuracy and terminal effectiveness, especially at standard velocities from 750 to 950 fps, with higher performance achievable in +P or magnum-style loads.

This bullet is compatible with a wide range of powders and primers, and performs reliably in full-sized handguns, compact carry models, and pistol-caliber carbines. Its precision profile ensures dependable feeding in autoloaders and provides smooth chambering across diverse firearm types. For reloaders crafting defense rounds, training ammunition, or hunting loads for medium game, this XTP bullet offers a balanced mix of expansion, penetration, and control.

Hornady 45 Cal 230gr XTP bullets are trusted by handloaders for their exceptional performance and proven terminal effect. Whether preparing ammunition for self-defense, range work, or tactical use, this bullet delivers the quality, precision, and consistency reloaders expect from Hornady’s XTP line.