L lefteye Well-Known Member * Joined Sep 17, 2006 Messages 98 Reaction score 4 Jan 11, 2011 #1 I have had pretty good luck killing deer wit a 300 grain XTP MAG bullet, but was curious as to the difference between it and a regular XTP.
I have had pretty good luck killing deer wit a 300 grain XTP MAG bullet, but was curious as to the difference between it and a regular XTP.
L Lee 9 Well-Known Member * Joined Feb 21, 2008 Messages 2,562 Reaction score 58 Jan 11, 2011 #2 If what I have heard is true the lead is harder in the mag so it will hold together at a higher velocity.
If what I have heard is true the lead is harder in the mag so it will hold together at a higher velocity.
Okie Hog Supporter Supporting member * Joined Jan 22, 2008 Messages 3,261 Reaction score 1,557 Jan 12, 2011 #3 The 300 grain XTP Mag bullet has a thicker jacket than the 300 grain XTP. The jacket is also crimped into the hollow point cavity of the bullet. The 300 grain .452 XTP Mag bullet is the one on the right.
The 300 grain XTP Mag bullet has a thicker jacket than the 300 grain XTP. The jacket is also crimped into the hollow point cavity of the bullet. The 300 grain .452 XTP Mag bullet is the one on the right.
A Al in Mi Well-Known Member * Joined Nov 26, 2006 Messages 106 Reaction score 1 Jan 13, 2011 #4 far left, 250gr XTP, 240gr XTP Mag. The 300gr versions are identical in construction, just longer. Can't say if the core is harder thou.
far left, 250gr XTP, 240gr XTP Mag. The 300gr versions are identical in construction, just longer. Can't say if the core is harder thou.
Old No7 Supporter Supporting member * Joined Nov 9, 2008 Messages 96 Reaction score 53 Jan 14, 2011 #5 Wow -- very nice! Neat pix! Thanks for sharing that. Old No7
L lefteye Well-Known Member * Joined Sep 17, 2006 Messages 98 Reaction score 4 Jan 16, 2011 #6 Thanks for the info.