HORNADY 45230 XTP 45 CAL .452 300 GRAIN HOLLOW POINT XTP 50 CNT

Hornady XTP (45230) component bullets give reloaders a heavy, hard-hitting 45 caliber hollow point for handloading 45 Colt, 454 Casull, and compatible magnum cartridges where maximum mass, deep penetration, and reliable expansion at magnum velocities are the priority. These 45 caliber .452 diameter 300 grain jacketed hollow point bullets pack 50 per box and are the go-to reloading component for handgun hunters and self-defense shooters running large-frame revolvers who need a heavy bullet that holds together and drives deep through large and heavy-bodied game.

Key Features

• Manufacturer Part Number: 45230
• Caliber: 45 Caliber, compatible with 45 Colt, 454 Casull, and similar 45 caliber magnum cartridges
• Bullet Diameter: .452 inch
• Bullet Weight: 300 grains
• Bullet Style: XTP Jacketed Hollow Point
• Jacket Material: Drawn gilding metal copper
• Core Material: Swaged lead
• G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .180
• Sectional Density: .210
• Cannelure: Yes, applied before final forming to eliminate distortion
• Quantity: 50 bullets per box, 15 boxes per case
• Country of Origin: USA

Special Features

• Drawn gilding metal jacket varies in wall thickness down the length of the bullet, controlling expansion and delivering deeper penetration on large game compared to plated bullets with uniform jacket thickness.
• Precise serrations divide the XTP into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening the jacket to initiate controlled expansion across the wide velocity range that different barrel lengths and magnum cartridges produce.
• Swaged lead core delivers total uniformity in density, supporting balanced, symmetrical expansion and consistent in-flight stability from short-barrel revolvers through full-length hunting handguns.
• Enclosed nose design protects the hollow cavity so it functions correctly on impact and feeds reliably in semi-automatic pistols chambered for 45 caliber magnum cartridges.
• Cannelure applied before final forming provides a clean, distortion-free crimp seat that locks revolver case mouths consistently and prevents bullet creep under sustained fire or field carry.

Practical Benefits

• Handgun hunters pursuing deer, feral hogs, black bear, and other large game running 454 Casull or hot 45 Colt revolvers get the penetration depth that only a 300 grain bullet with a high sectional density of .210 can deliver through heavy bone and dense muscle.
• The high sectional density also makes the Hornady XTP (45230) a practical choice for reloaders developing muzzleloader loads in 45 caliber platforms where a heavy, accurate, and expansion-reliable projectile is required.
• Reloaders can fine-tune powder charges and seating depth to optimize velocity and accuracy for their specific firearm without giving up the terminal consistency the XTP platform is built around.
• Your handloads built on the Hornady XTP (45230) give you a heavy, proven 45 caliber component that delivers the deep penetration and controlled expansion that serious handgun hunters and self-defense shooters count on when shot placement and performance both matter.

The Hornady XTP (45230), a 45 caliber .452 diameter 300 grain jacketed hollow point, is a proven platform and dependable option for reloaders who need maximum mass, deep penetration, and reliable expansion in 45 Colt, 454 Casull, and large-frame magnum handgun hunting and self-defense applications.