Hornady XTP 38 Cal (.357 Dia) Jacketed Flat Nose Bullets - Box of 100

The Hornady XTP 38 Cal (.357 Dia) Jacketed Flat Nose Bullets are a trusted choice for handloaders building ammunition for hunting, self-defense, and target work. Available in a box of 100, these jacketed flat nose bullets combine proven expansion geometry with the accuracy that has made XTP rounds a standard among competitive shooters and serious hunters alike. Whether you're loading for a .38 Special revolver or working up .357 Magnum loads, the XTP's track record speaks for itself—reliable performance across a broad velocity range without the guesswork.

What sets the XTP apart is its engineering approach to expansion. Precision serrations divide the bullet into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening the jacket to initiate controlled expansion even when velocities drop below typical magnum levels. This matters to handloaders: you get consistent performance whether you're chronographing warm loads or moderate target rounds. The drawn gilding metal jacket uses variable thickness along the bullet's length—a design advantage over uniform-jacket plated bullets that ensures balanced expansion and in-flight stability shot after shot.

The flat nose profile and cannelure make these rounds revolver-friendly. The cannelure is applied before final forming, so you get clean, accurate crimping without distortion to the finished bullet. The gilding metal jacket fully covers the nose, keeping lead away from your hands and ammunition, and ensuring the hollow cavity performs as designed on impact. For semi-automatic loaders, the jacketed construction and profile support reliable feeding.

Key Features

• Controlled expansion geometry—serrated jacket initiation works across a wide velocity range
• Drawn gilding metal jacket with variable thickness for balanced, predictable expansion
• Swaged core ensures uniform density, in-flight stability, and symmetrical mushrooming
• Flat nose profile suited to revolver use
• Pre-applied cannelure for consistent, distortion-free crimping
• Fully jacketed construction—no exposed lead
• Box of 100 bullets

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Hornady XTP and standard plated bullets for handloading?

XTP bullets use a drawn gilding metal jacket with variable thickness along the shank, which controls expansion more precisely than plated bullets with uniform jacket thickness. This design, combined with the serrated hollow point, ensures reliable, balanced expansion across a wider velocity range.

Are these bullets suitable for both .38 Special and .357 Magnum loads?

Yes. The XTP design is engineered to expand reliably at a wide range of handgun velocities, making it adaptable to moderate .38 Special loads and full-power .357 Magnum loads alike.

Do these bullets come with a cannelure for crimping?

Yes. The cannelure is pre-applied before the final forming process, which eliminates distortion and allows you to achieve accurate, consistent crimping without additional work.

Will these feed reliably in semi-automatic handguns?

The flat nose profile and fully jacketed construction are designed to support reliable feeding in semi-automatics. As always, test your handloads in your specific firearm and follow safe reloading practices.