Hornady XTP ???

[whitetail2]

What exactly is the difference between Hornady's XTP and XTP/Mag bullets? If seen both offered in the same weight.

 

[fireball168]

The mags are constructed with either a thicker jacket, or a different internal jacket taper to hold together at higher impact velocities.

 

[whitetail2]

Thanks, I had tried to find it on Hornady's site with no luck. Now I know

 

[kludge]

Also, in the case of the super magnums (i.e. .454 Casull) the bullets can come apart in the forcing cone if pushed too hard.