HORNADY 45160 XTP 45 CAL .451 230 GRAIN HOLLOW POINT 100 CNT

Hornady XTP hollow point component bullets in 45 caliber .451 diameter at 230 grains (45160) are a precision-engineered handgun projectile built for reloaders who want controlled expansion and deep penetration from a .45 ACP or .45 Colt platform. These 45 cal self-defense and hunting reloading bullets come 100 per box and deliver consistent terminal performance across the full velocity range of handloaded .45 caliber cartridges.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 45160
• Caliber: 45 cal, .451 diameter
• Bullet weight: 230 grains
• Bullet type: XTP jacketed hollow point, flat base
• G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.188
• Sectional density: 0.162
• 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

• 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 jacket 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 XTP is designed to expand to approximately 1.5 times its original diameter, delivering a consistent wound channel across a wide range of handgun velocities.

Practical Benefits

• These bullets are compatible with .45 ACP and .45 Auto brass, giving you a proven component that works across 1911 platforms, modern striker-fired pistols, and lever-action carbines chambered in .45 caliber.
• The 230-grain weight matches the classic .45 ACP defensive loading, giving reloaders a component that mirrors factory performance standards while allowing full customization of charge weight and velocity.
• The XTP design performs reliably whether you build a standard-pressure defensive load or a hotter hunting charge, making this a versatile component across multiple .45 cal applications.
• If you reload for a .45 caliber pistol and want a component that delivers dependable accuracy and proven terminal performance from the range to the field, the Hornady XTP (45160) gives your handloads the consistency and stopping power your setup demands.

The Hornady XTP 45 Cal .451 230 Grain (45160) is a proven platform and dependable option for the serious .45 caliber reloader building loads for personal defense and medium game hunting applications.