Horndy HP-XTP or FTX? Which is better? - The Firearms Forum

1911Man · 03-24-2010, 10:48 AM

for .45ACP.

bntyhntr6975 · 03-26-2010, 01:39 AM

I keep Hydra-Shoks in my 1911. I've shot quite afew various objects with them and have been impressed so far. Not trying to put down what you mentioned, I just haven't played with them much.

Skyhook · 03-29-2010, 05:43 PM

Buying off-shelf or reloading?

I doubt you'd notice much difference in the end result either way, but I have stoked the XTPs up a bit and they do really fine work.

carver · 03-30-2010, 08:45 AM

I reload exclusively with Hornady XTP's, for all my pistol hunting ammo. These bullets are designed to expand at low to maximum velocities, and anything in between. In .44 Mag I bought some of the FTX bullets, and had to change the sights on my lever gun. They do shoot faster, and flatter than the XTP's (bullet coefficient). I do not carry home made ammo in my SD hand gun, a .45 ACP, so I don't reload expensive bullets for plinking. I do reload a few for target practice, but never carry them.

Skyhook · 03-30-2010, 08:58 AM

I reload those XTPs in: .45ACP, .45 Colt, and the .454 SRH, and have been really satisfied.

My Glock .45s have that cussed (not really) octagonal rifling so my practice with them involves jacketed bullets.

The carbine-- CX4-- runs the .45XTPs in excellent fashion as well.

Oh, and I hear ya RE handloads & HD work. Living in a society wherein morons may be deciding your fate requires certain preparations and precautions.

carver · 03-30-2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyhook

I reload those XTPs in: .45ACP, .45 Colt, and the .454 SRH, and have been really satisfied.

My Glock .45s have that cussed (not really) octagonal rifling so my practice with them involves jacketed bullets.

The carbine-- CX4-- runs the .45XTPs in excellent fashion as well.

Oh, and I hear ya RE handloads & HD work. Living in a society wherein morons may be deciding your fate requires certain preparations and precautions.

I agree, hand loads in the home will not cause a problem.

1911Man · 04-07-2010, 11:09 AM

Skyhook, I'd be reloading them. Not factory. Actually have a box of 100 I might bang this weekend.

Skyhook · 04-07-2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1911Man

Skyhook, I'd be reloading them. Not factory. Actually have a box of 100 I might bang this weekend.

You'll be real satisfied, I predict.

I just burned through roughly 200 of them with my 13 y/o grandson. He was using my Beretta CX4 with the Bushnell ReDot and he was ON.

The accuracy of that little carbine always sets me aback some.

Annnnd, the kid had a ball!

03-24-2010, 10:48 AM	#1
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03-26-2010, 01:39 AM	#2
bntyhntr6975 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 259	Re: Horndy HP-XTP or FTX? Which is better? I keep Hydra-Shoks in my 1911. I've shot quite afew various objects with them and have been impressed so far. Not trying to put down what you mentioned, I just haven't played with them much. __________________ There is a fine line between paranoid and prepared.

03-29-2010, 05:43 PM	#3
Skyhook V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 76	Re: Horndy HP-XTP or FTX? Which is better? Buying off-shelf or reloading? I doubt you'd notice much difference in the end result either way, but I have stoked the XTPs up a bit and they do really fine work.

03-30-2010, 08:45 AM	#4
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,245	Re: Horndy HP-XTP or FTX? Which is better? I reload exclusively with Hornady XTP's, for all my pistol hunting ammo. These bullets are designed to expand at low to maximum velocities, and anything in between. In .44 Mag I bought some of the FTX bullets, and had to change the sights on my lever gun. They do shoot faster, and flatter than the XTP's (bullet coefficient). I do not carry home made ammo in my SD hand gun, a .45 ACP, so I don't reload expensive bullets for plinking. I do reload a few for target practice, but never carry them. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

03-30-2010, 08:58 AM	#5
Skyhook V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 76	Re: Horndy HP-XTP or FTX? Which is better? I reload those XTPs in: .45ACP, .45 Colt, and the .454 SRH, and have been really satisfied. My Glock .45s have that cussed (not really) octagonal rifling so my practice with them involves jacketed bullets. The carbine-- CX4-- runs the .45XTPs in excellent fashion as well. Oh, and I hear ya RE handloads & HD work. Living in a society wherein morons may be deciding your fate requires certain preparations and precautions.

04-07-2010, 11:09 AM	#7
1911Man Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 39	Re: Horndy HP-XTP or FTX? Which is better? Skyhook, I'd be reloading them. Not factory. Actually have a box of 100 I might bang this weekend. __________________ Liberals suck.