Hornady XTP .357 140-Grain Handgun Bullets

Hornady XTP: The Benchmark for Handgun Performance

The Hornady XTP bullet stands as one of the most respected handgun projectiles in the world—trusted by competitive shooters, hunters, and law enforcement professionals alike. This .357 caliber, 140-grain load represents decades of ballistic engineering focused on one goal: reliable performance when it matters most.

Design Philosophy

The XTP was purpose-built for hunting, self-defense, and duty applications. Its reputation for stopping power is earned through meticulous design rather than marketing claims. Every aspect of the bullet works in concert to deliver consistent, predictable results across a wide range of velocities.

Key Features

• Controlled Expansion: Precise serrations divide the bullet into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening the jacket to initiate expansion even at low velocities
• Uniform Core Density: Ensures balanced expansion and in-flight stability shot after shot
• Variable Jacket Thickness: Expansion is controlled by varying jacket thickness along the bullet's length—a distinct advantage over plated bullets with uniform jackets
• Protective Gilding Metal Jacket: Guards the nose while supporting the expansion process
• Revolver Cannelure: Applied before final forming to ensure accurate, consistent crimping without distortion

Ballistic Specifications

• Caliber: .357
• Diameter: .357"
• Weight: 140 grains
• Ballistic Coefficient: .169
• Sectional Density: .157
• Quantity: 100 bullets per box

Why Choose XTP?

Whether you're loading for target practice, hunting, or personal protection, the XTP delivers the accuracy competitive shooters demand and the reliable expansion hunters and defensive shooters require. This is a bullet that performs consistently across the velocity spectrum—from modest handgun loads to full-power magnum rounds.