Hornady XTP .357 158-Grain Handgun Bullets

Hornady XTP: The Benchmark for Handgun Performance

The Hornady XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) bullet has earned its place as one of the most trusted handgun projectiles in America. Whether you're loading for hunting, self-defense, or target competition, these .357 caliber, 158-grain bullets deliver the kind of reliable performance that has made them the choice of competitive shooters and serious hunters alike.

Design and Construction

Hornady engineered the XTP with precision serrations that divide the bullet into symmetrical sections, ensuring uniform expansion characteristics. The core maintains total density uniformity, which translates to balanced expansion and in-flight stability—critical factors whether you're shooting at 50 yards or across a hunting meadow.

Controlled expansion is achieved through variable jacket thickness along the bullet's length, allowing the XTP to perform reliably across the wide velocity ranges typical of .357 Magnum handloads. The cannelure on these revolver bullets ensures accurate, consistent crimping for secure case retention.

Performance You Can Count On

• .357" diameter, 158-grain weight — proven ballistics for .357 Magnum and .38 Special loads
• Ballistic coefficient .199 — respectable flight characteristics
• Sectional density .177 — excellent penetration potential
• Hollow-point design — controlled expansion for stopping power
• 100 rounds per box — convenient loading quantities

The XTP's reputation for stopping power is built on decades of real-world performance. These bullets expand reliably across handgun velocities while maintaining deep penetration—the combination that matters when it counts.