Anyone using Hornady XTP Mag 240gr in .45 Colt?

[bdbrown66]

After using the 250gr XTP last fall for deer hunting, I bought a box of the 240gr XTP Mag bullets to try. They are made tougher, to be driven at higher speeds than the regular XTP. Typically used for .454 Casull, .460 Ruger, etc. Early tests in my Henry .45 Colt are promising, about 1.5" groups at 100 yards so far, still tweaking a bit.

And then, on Friday, I had an opportunity to purchase these XTP Mag bullets for a price well below retail. The reason for the clearance sale is that they had been sitting in a warehouse for a good while, and had tarnished. The guy I spoke to said they really didn't look that bad, but they just decided to get rid of them. I ordered several boxes, and I'll see what condition they are in. Should be here on Monday afternoon.

If the condition is acceptable, I may buy more and offer them for sale. I could make a few bucks profit per box and still be well below retail price on these bullets (Midway currently has them at $38/box). If I go that route, anyone interested in buying?

Cheers,
Brian

[JEBar]

I believe that the Hornady XTP 45 Cal. are sized .452 .... 45-70 bullets are .458 ... .006" ain't much .... while I have no desire to do so, I wonder if they could be used to load lighter than Cowboy Action ammo ...

[bdbrown66]

I believe that the Hornady XTP 45 Cal. are sized .452 .... 45-70 bullets are .458 ... .006" ain't much .... while I have no desire to do so, I wonder if they could be used to load lighter than Cowboy Action ammo ...

I think that .452 bullet would be rattling down your .458 barrel, and fly all kinds of crazy.

[JEBar]

that's certainly possible .... as pretty much go by the book loader, I've never tried something like that

[Shakey Jake]

I've just started loading 45LC. I've been loading the 250 gr XTP. I'm a bit interested bin you reports.

[bdbrown66]

I've just started loading 45LC. I've been loading the 250 gr XTP. I'm a bit interested bin you reports.

Jake, what load are you using with the 250 XTP's? I'm loading them with 23.0gr. Accurate #9, for about 1700 fps. Took 2 deer with it last fall, but that bullet really flattens out at that velocity. The XTP Mags should hold together and penetrate deeper. Based on one that I dug out of the mud the other day, it made a perfect mushroom.

[wingnut]

If you REALLY want to get serious, try the 300g Speer Jacketed flat point.

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Here is the Hodgdon (Ruger) data for a 7.25" barrel. You can get near 1600 fps from the Henry (300 GR. SPR JFP):

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[bdbrown66]

I've tried the Speer 250 Deep Curl and the 260 JHP. They shoot decent, but the XTP's seem to be more accurate for me.

[Shakey Jake]

I've just started loading 45LC. I've been loading the 250 gr XTP. I'm a bit interested bin you reports.

Jake, what load are you using with the 250 XTP's? I'm loading them with 23.0gr. Accurate #9, for about 1700 fps. Took 2 deer with it last fall, but that bullet really flattens out at that velocity. The XTP Mags should hold together and penetrate deeper. Based on one that I dug out of the mud the other day, it made a perfect mushroom.

I'm using 20.6 gr of IMR 4227. Just started and only shot targets at the range with the Ruger Blackhawk.
Jake