Hornady XTP 38 Cal .357 Diameter 125gr Bullets - 100 Count Box

The Hornady XTP 35730 delivers controlled expansion and deep penetration for .38 Special and .357 Magnum handloaders seeking maximum terminal performance. These 125-grain jacketed hollow point bullets feature Hornady's proven XTP design that has dominated law enforcement and self-defense applications for over three decades.

What Makes This Different

Unlike standard hollow point bullets that can plug with clothing or fail to expand at lower velocities, the XTP's precise serrations and swaged lead core ensure reliable expansion across a wide velocity range. The controlled expansion design retains 95% of bullet weight while creating devastating wound channels. Independent ballistic testing shows consistent expansion from 800 to 1,500 fps, making these bullets effective in both .38 Special and .357 Magnum loads.

Key Features

• Precise serrated jacket mouth ensures controlled expansion at all velocities
• Swaged lead core eliminates air pockets for consistent weight distribution
• 125-grain weight optimized for .38 Special and .357 Magnum applications
• .357 diameter fits standard .38/.357 barrels with proper bore engagement
• Cannelured design allows secure crimp for consistent powder compression
• Bulk 100-count packaging reduces cost per round for serious handloaders
• Compatible with standard reloading dies and powder charges

Field testing demonstrates exceptional accuracy potential, with many handloaders achieving sub-2-inch groups at 25 yards from quality revolvers. The XTP design maintains structural integrity through intermediate barriers while delivering rapid incapacitation in defensive scenarios. Law enforcement agencies have documented reliable expansion in actual shootings, with recovered bullets showing textbook mushrooming and weight retention.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: .38/.357 (.357 diameter)
• Bullet Weight: 125 grains
• Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
• Jacket Material: Copper-plated steel
• Core: Swaged lead
• Cannelure: Yes, for secure crimping
• Quantity: 100 bullets per box
• Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing
• UPC: 090255235739

Serious handloaders recognize XTP bullets as the benchmark for terminal performance in defensive loads. With proven expansion characteristics and exceptional accuracy potential, these bullets transform standard brass into premium defensive ammunition at a fraction of factory load costs.