.357 XTP Variants

[entropy]

Anyone load/shoot/compare the 158gr XTP (#35750) vs the 158gr XTPFP (#35780)?

I’m curious at the penetration, expansion and performance of the two comparatively. I’ve kinda given up (at least temporarily) on using hard cast in my particular M28. I’ve found it difficult to zero in on something it likes. It seems to eat and spit out XTPs well though, so I’m going to just focus on that for the time being.

Thanks

[Spartan1980]

I'd be very skeptical of the FP opening as well as the regular XTP. Might be great in a lever rifle but they have the FTX for that.

Tagged for curiosity.

[entropy]

Never thought of the lever gun angle. I could call Hornady too...ask the source. Maybe I’ll do that tomorrow.

[03RN]

I haven't tested the 158s but the 140s hold together in water from rifle and handgun. 1150fps to 1650fps

[03RN]

[entropy]

Mr. Xxxx,

Thanks for the inquiry. The 35780 FP-XTP will have a higher velocity rating in case used out of longer barrels or slightly faster cartridges. For your application either will do the trick and should have about the same expansion velocities. We appreciate your business.

Thank you

I’m going to stick with your above graph nonetheless.

[Exiledviking]

Thanks for posting that graph. I'd heard about it, but never seen. Very useful. Thank you.

[entropy]

Bullets arriving today along with some 2400. Hopefully it will be a short, effective tuning process.

[OlongJohnson]

I'd be very skeptical of the FP opening as well as the regular XTP. Might be great in a lever rifle but they have the FTX for that.

Check the BCs. Without looking it up, I think I remember the BC of the FTX is lower than the FP.

[entropy]

Small spread loaded up. 13.0, 13.5, 14.0. I have 14.0 listed as a good load from 2014. I never got velocity tho. This time they’ll go across the LabRadar. Looking thru data, I can poke above 14.0 a ways, but I’ll see what 14 even gives me first.