Hornady XTP (44200) component bullets give reloaders a benchmark 44 caliber hollow point for handloading 44 Magnum and 44 Special cartridges that demand deep penetration, controlled expansion, and match-grade accuracy across hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement applications. These 44 caliber .430 diameter 240 grain jacketed hollow point bullets pack 100 per box and are the most popular 44 caliber reloading bullet on the market for hunters, competitive shooters, and self-defense handloaders who want a proven, consistent performer from short-barrel revolvers all the way through full-length hunting handguns.
Key Features
- Manufacturer Part Number: 44200
- Caliber: 44 Caliber, compatible with 44 Magnum and 44 Special
- Bullet Diameter: .430 inch
- Bullet Weight: 240 grains
- Bullet Style: XTP Jacketed Hollow Point
- Jacket Material: Drawn gilding metal copper
- Core Material: Swaged lead
- G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .205
- Sectional Density: .185
- Cannelure: Yes, applied before final forming to eliminate distortion
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Country of Origin: USA
Special Features
- Drawn gilding metal jacket varies in wall thickness down the length of the bullet, giving it a measurable expansion advantage over plated bullets that carry uniform jacket thickness throughout.
- Precise serrations divide the XTP into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening the jacket to initiate controlled expansion even at lower revolver velocities produced by short-barrel and compact handguns.
- Swaged lead core delivers total uniformity in core density, supporting balanced expansion and consistent in-flight stability across the full velocity range that 44 Magnum revolvers and semi-automatics produce.
- Enclosed nose design keeps the hollow cavity fully protected so it functions correctly on impact and feeds reliably in semi-automatic pistols and handguns chambered in 44 Magnum.
- Cannelure is applied before final forming, providing a clean, distortion-free crimp seat that locks revolver case mouths firmly and prevents bullet creep during sustained fire.
- Testing data shows expansion to approximately .628 inch diameter with penetration exceeding 25 inches in ballistic gelatin and weight retention at 95 percent, demonstrating the structural integrity the XTP platform is built around.
Practical Benefits
- Handgun hunters pursuing deer, feral hogs, and other medium to large game with a 44 Magnum revolver get a 240 grain bullet with the sectional density and jacket design to drive through heavy shoulder bones and exit cleanly for reliable, ethical kills.
- The high ballistic coefficient of .205 translates into better downrange energy retention compared to flat point designs in the same caliber, making this bullet a strong fit for hunters pushing their 44 Magnum revolver to longer distances.
- Competitive shooters who demand tight groups and predictable point of impact will find the swaged core and drawn jacket geometry produces the consistency that has made the XTP the most adopted handgun bullet in its class among accuracy-focused handloaders.
- Reloaders building defensive loads for full-size 44 Magnum revolvers can fine-tune powder charges and overall cartridge length to dial in velocity and accuracy without giving up the terminal performance the XTP platform is known for.
- Your handloads built on the Hornady XTP (44200) carry the same terminal performance credentials trusted by law enforcement and professional hunters, giving you a high-confidence component whether you are loading for the range, the field, or home defense.
The Hornady XTP (44200), a 44 caliber .430 diameter 240 grain jacketed hollow point, is a proven platform and dependable option for reloaders who need an accurate, deeply penetrating, and consistently expanding bullet for 44 Magnum hunting, competitive shooting, and self-defense applications.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 44 CALIBER |