HORNADY 45220 XTP MAG 45 CAL .452 240 GRAIN XTP MAG 100 CNT

Hornady XTP Mag (45220) component bullets give reloaders a heavy-jacket, high-pressure 45 caliber hollow point purpose-built for magnum handgun cartridges like 454 Casull, 460 Smith and Wesson, and hot 45 Colt loads where standard XTP bullets cannot withstand the elevated velocities and pressures those cartridges generate. These 45 caliber .452 diameter 240 grain XTP Mag bullets pack 100 per box and are the go-to reloading component for handgun hunters and self-defense shooters running large-frame magnum revolvers who need deeper penetration and greater structural integrity than a standard hollow point delivers.

Key Features

• Manufacturer Part Number: 45220
• Caliber: 45 Caliber, compatible with 454 Casull, 460 Smith and Wesson, and high-pressure 45 Colt loads
• Bullet Diameter: .452 inch
• Bullet Weight: 240 grains
• Bullet Style: XTP Mag Jacketed Hollow Point
• Jacket Material: Drawn gilding metal copper, heavier than standard XTP
• Core Material: Swaged lead
• G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .160
• Sectional Density: .168
• Cannelure: Yes, applied before final forming to eliminate distortion
• Quantity: 100 bullets per box, 15 boxes per case
• Country of Origin: USA

Special Features

• Heavier jacket construction is the defining difference between the XTP Mag and the standard XTP, engineered specifically to withstand the high pressures and velocities of magnum handgun cartridges without premature expansion or jacket failure.
• Precise serrations divide the bullet into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening the jacket to initiate controlled expansion across the full velocity range that magnum revolvers produce through varying barrel lengths.
• Drawn gilding metal jacket varies in wall thickness down the length of the bullet, controlling expansion and delivering deeper penetration on large and heavy-bodied game compared to standard hollow point designs.
• Swaged lead core delivers total uniformity in density, supporting balanced expansion and consistent in-flight stability from short-barrel carry revolvers through full-length hunting handguns.
• Cannelure applied before final forming provides a clean, distortion-free crimp seat that locks revolver case mouths consistently and prevents bullet creep during extended range sessions or field carry.

Practical Benefits

• Handgun hunters running 454 Casull or 460 Smith and Wesson revolvers for deer, feral hogs, black bear, and other large game get a bullet built to hold together through heavy bone and dense tissue where standard hollow points often over-expand and lose mass.
• Reloaders pushing 45 Colt brass to maximum pressure in large-frame revolvers get a bullet specifically engineered for those loads, eliminating the risk of jacket failure that standard XTP bullets can experience at magnum velocities.
• The 240 grain weight and high sectional density of .168 combine to drive the Hornady XTP Mag (45220) through tough angles and thick-bodied game with consistent, straight penetration and reliable wound channel depth.
• Your handloads built on the Hornady XTP Mag (45220) give you a magnum-rated component that matches the power level of your revolver without sacrificing the controlled expansion and accuracy the XTP platform is known for.

The Hornady XTP Mag (45220), a 45 caliber .452 diameter 240 grain jacketed hollow point, is a proven platform and confident choice for reloaders who demand a structurally tough, deeply penetrating bullet for high-pressure magnum handgun hunting and self-defense applications.