Opinion request on Hornady Ammo
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Mixed reviews ?
I've only seen positive reviews .
Hornady's XTP bullet has proven to give excellent penetration and good expansion . We've sold it since it's introduction . The "black" case is a coating to prevent corrosion . You won't be disappointed .
I've only seen positive reviews .
Hornady's XTP bullet has proven to give excellent penetration and good expansion . We've sold it since it's introduction . The "black" case is a coating to prevent corrosion . You won't be disappointed .
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Like the Federal Hydra Shok, Speer Gold Dot, and quite a few other "wonderbullets" the XTP bullet was developed as a result of the percieved failure of Winchester Silvertips in the FBI shootout in Miami.
I've tested and used XTPs for my home defense ammunition for quite a while (Although it's all theory, as I've not used a single round of XTP in ernest.). Factory XTP pistol ammunition is loaded to velocitys approaching Cor-Bon ammunition which is another plus in my book.
The TAP rifle ammunition is basically varmit ammunition under another name. They use hight velocities and bullets with a light jacket to prevent over penetration. Just another tool in your toolbox, to be used for a specific application. Invaluable under the proper circumstances, useless under others.
I've tested and used XTPs for my home defense ammunition for quite a while (Although it's all theory, as I've not used a single round of XTP in ernest.). Factory XTP pistol ammunition is loaded to velocitys approaching Cor-Bon ammunition which is another plus in my book.
The TAP rifle ammunition is basically varmit ammunition under another name. They use hight velocities and bullets with a light jacket to prevent over penetration. Just another tool in your toolbox, to be used for a specific application. Invaluable under the proper circumstances, useless under others.
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I'm very happy with TAP in 12 gauge and .45ACP.
I prefer Federal Nyclad and, when my supply runs out, Golden Sabre in 9mm.
I think the Hornady TAP is one of a few good choices you can try.
I prefer Federal Nyclad and, when my supply runs out, Golden Sabre in 9mm.
I think the Hornady TAP is one of a few good choices you can try.
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I have had good results using the TAP ammo and have only stopped due to my agency issuing a different ammo. It feeds very well in 45acp, like the hydra shock.
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I'm not sure about the terminal ballistics thing, but I've used the Hornady 185, 200, and 230 grain XTP factory ammo (standard P, not +P) in all of my 1911s. My guns gobble them up with no issues. I've often wondered why you don't hear or read more about the Hornady loadings.
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Hornady is some great stuff. I have used it in 9mm and 357sig.
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