The Hornady XTP .38 Special 158gr Hollow Point (brand part no. 35750) is a component handgun bullet built around the same proven XTP design that has made Hornady a top choice for defensive and hunting handloads. This 158-grain .357-caliber hollow point is cataloged for .38 Special reloading, with a heavier jacket that stands up to the pressures and velocities generated by high-performance handgun loads. The controlled expansion design opens to roughly 1.5 times its original diameter across a wide range of velocities, giving handloaders a dependable, repeatable result.

Key Specifications

• Bullet weight is 158 grains, a classic, well-proven weight for .38 Special handloads.
• Bore diameter is .357 caliber, the standard groove diameter shared by .38 Special and .357 Magnum barrels.
• The hollow point profile expands to about 1.5 times its original diameter on impact.
• A heavier jacket is built into this bullet to handle higher-pressure handgun loads without failure.
• Sold in 100-count boxes for reloaders buying in bulk.
• Each box has a shipping weight of about 36.9 oz (2.31 lbs).

Frequently Asked Questions

What cartridge is this XTP cataloged for? Hornady lists it for .38 Special reloading, sharing the .357-caliber bullet diameter used across .38 Spl and .357 Mag.

How much does the bullet expand? Confirmed expansion is about 1.5 times the original diameter across a wide velocity range.

Is brass or powder included? No, this is strictly the component bullet for handloaders who supply their own brass, powder, and primers.

Buy the Hornady XTP .38 Special 158gr Hollow Point Bullets

Reloaders trust Hornady XTP bullets for a reason: the jacket and expansion profile are engineered specifically for handgun pressures, not just scaled down from rifle bullets. Pick up this 158gr .38 Special XTP from our reloading bullets selection, and our Lubbock, Texas gun shop will get it on its way.