The Hornady XTP .38 Cal Bullets, 180 gr Hollow Point (Hornady part no. 35771) are Hornady‘s best-known handgun bullet, sized for .38 Caliber (.357 in.) and sold 100 to a box. XTP is designed for hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement applications, and the accuracy it delivers has led many competitive shooters to adopt it as well. From the outset, XTP bullets were specifically engineered to expand reliably at a wide range of handgun velocities, giving deep penetration with every shot rather than performance that only shows up at one narrow velocity band. At 180 grains, this is a heavier .38-caliber option suited to reloaders prioritizing penetration.

Key Specifications

• Sized for .38 Caliber (.357 in.) and 180 grains.
• A hollow point (XTP) profile built for reliable expansion at handgun velocities.
• Designed for hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement applications.
• Engineered to expand reliably across a wide range of velocities, not just one narrow band.
• Delivers deep penetration alongside expansion.
• Sold 100 per box, ready for the reloading bench.
• Sold as bullets only — brass, powder, and primers complete the round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hornady’s XTP bullet designed for? Hornady designs XTP for hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement use, engineered to expand reliably across a wide range of handgun velocities.

Why do competitive shooters use a hunting/defense bullet like this? The same accuracy that makes XTP reliable for hunting and defense has led many competitive shooters to adopt it as well.

How many bullets come in a box? 100 bullets per box.

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