Hornady XTP (35730) component bullets give reloaders a purpose-built 38 caliber flat point option for handloading 38 Special and 357 Magnum cartridges that demand increased penetration and consistent terminal performance across both revolver and carbine applications. These 38 caliber .357 diameter 125 grain flat point XTP bullets pack 100 per box and are an ideal reloading component for handgun hunters, varmint shooters, and lever-action carbine users who need a bullet that drives deep and holds together at rifle velocities.
Key Features
- Manufacturer Part Number: 35730
- Caliber: 38 Caliber, compatible with 38 Special and 357 Magnum
- Bullet Diameter: .357 inch
- Bullet Weight: 125 grains
- Bullet Style: FP-XTP Flat Point Jacketed Hollow Point
- Jacket Material: Drawn gilding metal copper
- Core Material: Swaged lead
- G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .148
- Sectional Density: .140
- Cannelure: Yes, applied before final forming to eliminate distortion
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Country of Origin: USA
Special Features
- Flat point nose profile sets this bullet apart from standard round nose and hollow point XTP variants, making it purpose-suited for lever-action rifle and carbine feeding where a flat meplat is required for safe tubular magazine stacking.
- Drawn gilding metal jacket varies in wall thickness along the length of the bullet, giving it a measurable expansion advantage over plated bullets with uniform jacket thickness throughout.
- Precise serrations divide the bullet into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening the jacket to initiate controlled expansion across a broad velocity range including higher rifle velocities produced by carbines.
- Swaged lead core delivers total uniformity in core density, supporting balanced expansion and consistent in-flight stability through both short revolver barrels and longer carbine barrels.
- Cannelure is applied before final forming, providing a clean, distortion-free crimp seat that locks case mouths consistently for accurate, uniform revolver and carbine loads.
- Engineered for increased penetration compared to standard hollow point XTP variants, making it a practical choice for varmint and small game applications where deeper wound channels produce cleaner results.
Practical Benefits
- The flat point profile makes this bullet the right fit for reloaders running 357 Magnum lever-action carbines, where tubular magazine safety and reliable chambering both depend on a non-pointed bullet profile.
- Hunters pursuing varmints and small game with 38 Special or 357 Magnum revolvers get a bullet that penetrates consistently without sacrificing the expansion control the XTP platform is built around.
- Competitive shooters and trainers who load for both a revolver and a matching carbine can run the same Hornady XTP (35730) bullet across both platforms, simplifying load development and component inventory.
- The cannelured design suits revolver loads where a firm roll crimp prevents bullet creep under sustained fire during range sessions or field carry.
- Your handloads built around the Hornady XTP (35730) give you a single versatile component that performs reliably whether your 38 caliber 357 diameter 125 grain flat point is chambered in a short-barrel revolver or a full-length lever-action carbine.
The Hornady XTP (35730), a 38 caliber .357 diameter 125 grain flat point hollow point, is a capable tool and dependable option for reloaders who need one bullet that handles both revolver and lever-action carbine 38 Special and 357 Magnum loads with consistent penetration and controlled expansion.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 38 CALIBER |