HORNADY 44050 XTP 44 CAL .430 180 GRAIN HOLLOW POINT 100 CNT

Hornady XTP hollow point component bullets in 44 caliber .430 diameter at 180 grains (44050) are a precision-engineered handgun projectile built for reloaders who want controlled expansion and deep penetration from .44 caliber revolvers and pistols. These 44 cal self-defense and hunting reloading bullets come 100 per box and deliver consistent expansion across the full velocity range of handloaded .44 Special and .44 Magnum cartridges.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 44050
• Caliber: 44 cal, .430 diameter
• Bullet weight: 180 grains
• Bullet type: XTP jacketed hollow point, flat base with cannelure
• G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.138
• Sectional density: 0.139
• Jacket material: Drawn gilding metal
• Core material: Cold-swaged lead
• Count per box: 100
• Application: Personal defense, medium game hunting 50 to 300 lbs

Special Features

• Six precise serrations divide the XTP jacket into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening it to initiate controlled expansion even at low velocities while preventing fragmentation at high velocities.
• Jacket thickness varies down the length of the bullet, giving the XTP a controlled expansion advantage over plated bullets that carry uniform thickness throughout.
• The cold-swaged lead core produces total density uniformity, ensuring balanced expansion and consistent in-flight stability shot to shot.
• The gilding metal jacket fully covers the nose and hollow cavity, protecting proper function on impact and ensuring reliable feeding in semi-automatic pistols.
• The cannelure is applied before final bullet forming, allowing accurate and consistent crimp engagement without distorting the finished bullet profile.

Practical Benefits

• These bullets are compatible with .44 Special and .44 Magnum brass, giving you one proven component that covers revolvers, lever-action carbines, and semi-automatic pistols chambered in .44 caliber.
• The 180-grain weight generates high muzzle velocity in .44 Magnum loads, giving hunters and defensive shooters a flat-shooting projectile with significant downrange energy for medium game and personal protection scenarios.
• The XTP design performs reliably across the broad velocity spectrum of handloaded .44 cartridges, making it equally at home in a moderate .44 Special defensive load or a full-power .44 Magnum hunting charge.
• If you reload for a .44 caliber platform and need a component that transitions cleanly from the range to the field, the Hornady XTP (44050) gives your handloads the terminal reliability your defensive and hunting loads deserve.

The Hornady XTP 44 Cal .430 180 Grain (44050) is a dependable option for the serious .44 caliber reloader seeking a proven platform for personal defense and medium game hunting applications.