Anyone use XTPs ?

[bigpete]

Want to start hand loading some big 300gn bullets in my 44 mag,considering hornady xtp's. Antone have any insight on their performance on game up to red deer size ?

[bladeracer]

Want to start hand loading some big 300gn bullets in my 44 mag,considering hornady xtp's. Antone have any insight on their performance on game up to red deer size ?

Not exactly, but I am waiting on some 100gn XTP's to try in my .303.
If they work well I want to try the 85's and 60's

Won't be using them on deer though.

[Oldbloke]

Pete,
Whether they mushroom or not, they will make a big hole.!

[yoshie]

I use 240s in my lever 44 and 444. They work really well, cant comment on the 300s but i did use some 200s when i couldn't get 240s and i couldn't tell much difference as long ad they open up they should be ok, id use AR2205 over a pistol powder to get the most velocity.

[bigpete]

Think I've decided on two potential loads. 300gn west casting coated lead for deep penetration,and 300gn xtp for a big hole. Both on top of 2205. With a little luck they'll hit close to the same poi. Maybeb

[Mitch]

I've got 240's for running in my 44 mag. Not yet shot them though. Hopefully in a couple weeks.

[Mitch]

I use 240s in my lever 44 and 444. They work really well, cant comment on the 300s but i did use some 200s when i couldn't get 240s and i couldn't tell much difference as long ad they open up they should be ok, id use AR2205 over a pistol powder to get the most velocity.

What sort of load are you running mate? I'm trying the 240's in mine, have done 10 X each at 22-24gn in .5 increments to try

[yoshie]

I use 240s in my lever 44 and 444. They work really well, cant comment on the 300s but i did use some 200s when i couldn't get 240s and i couldn't tell much difference as long ad they open up they should be ok, id use AR2205 over a pistol powder to get the most velocity.

What sort of load are you running mate? I'm trying the 240's in mine, have done 10 X each at 22-24gn in .5 increments to try

I was running 23 1/2 grains but backed off to 22 for case life. I didn't notice any POI change or lack of power at 100 with open sights. They're still punching harder than AP70. I use 2206H in my 444.

[yoshie]

I couldn't get XPTs or the flex tip ones and i used Remmintons in the same weight but they just punch straight through, XPTs make a big hole.

[Mick280]

I use 250 gn XTP's in my Model 92 45 Colt.
21.5 gns 2205.
What they hit definitely stays hit!!!
Mick.

[bigpete]

Nice

[jpsauer88]

I use 240 xtps in my 444 marlin 22" remlin
With 46.5g ar2207, win primers 0.565" group at 50m

For my cast (blackwidow) 240g load i use 26.5g AR2205 1.02" 8 shot group.

I will point out the 46.5 grain load was 6.2" high at 50m compared to the 26.5 ar2205 load.