I was just curious what the difference is between the hollow point xtreme and round nose other than the obvious. I know the HP’s aren’t designed for carry ammo or anything I was just curious. Difference in performance? Personal preference?
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I was just curious what the difference is between the hollow point xtreme and round nose other than the obvious. I know the HP’s aren’t designed for carry ammo or anything I was just curious. Difference in performance? Personal preference?
They tend to shoot more accurately. Different weight distribution and more bearing surface to engage the rifling, for the same bullet weight :)
I like the sound of that! But where would I ever find such bullets?! [emoji848]Quote:
Originally Posted by Wes Sage
Lol. I don’t know ...maybe ...We sage. Just saying !Quote:
Originally Posted by Holland
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Lol well as a mater of fact he does! Holy cow! I’ll have to add it to the cart!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunshot
Lol.... Too funny guys :)
I a going to try those in the Kimber soon. Damn thing is the only gun I have that does not love the 200 grain flat nose
I use a lot of Xtreme 9MM 115, 124 and 147 and For the past couple of years, I've only been buying HP. I've always bought from Xtreme, until my buddy turned me into Sage. Cheaper and way faster service.
Thanks buddy!!
Much appreciated!!Quote:
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Short of primer and powder, I only buy my reloading supplies from Wes. Fastest and cheapest seller in CONUS.
Which reminds me, i need to buy stock in the tape industry.
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Thank you reactorpwr!!
Much appreciated!!Quote:
Originally Posted by reactorpwr
Remember, many ranges will not allow you to shoot HP except for .22. This is due to the methods of bullet stops, some are fine but some are made with chipped rubber behind a rubber plate and HPs eats them up very quickly.
Thankfully I haven’t had this problem. I mainly go to one range because it’s 10 minutes away and the Mil discount is great on range fees. I will keep this in mind if I ever change it up or move! ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by rumaco
Curious to know why these aren’t designed for carry ammo?? Thought HP’s were good?Quote:
Originally Posted by Holland
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I think they aren’t designed for expansion like carry ammo HPs. That’s my guess from what I’ve read/heardQuote:
Originally Posted by ROB
Thanks for the clarification.
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They are not an expanding HP. It is more for accuracy and weight dispersion.
They are more accurate then standard RN though in most cases.
It is just the design of the HP and the depth of them that doesn't allow them to expand
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Originally Posted by ROB
Why make a HP that doesn’t expand?? Not being a wise ass, just trying to learn more about pistol ammo.
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It is to make them more accurate. It disperses the weight differently, and the HP fills with air in flight and makes its own "Bubble" of disturbed air to travel in. Normslly HP bullets are longer and have more bearing surface in the barrel as well, which helps with stabilityQuote:
Originally Posted by ROB
Wes Sage dropping knowledge bombs! This is why I love and support the forum!
Thanks buddy!!
Always here to do what I can to help people out :)
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Originally Posted by Holland
How can you tell which HP’s are designed to expand, and which ones aren’t? I’m about to load some Hornady 165gr XTP that we’re given to me. But after those I plan on ordering some Extreme HP’s from Wes. I’m ASSUMING that the Hornady are designed to expand...
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Most Jacketed HP are designed to expand, even some plated are too. When you need to kno3w anything, feel free to PM me if you likeQuote:
Originally Posted by ROB
Ok, so when loading these Xtreme hollow points, do you use hollow point data and COAL?
I would assume yes, but just want to be sure.
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Another "from experience" I have found the 124gr HP's to shoot more accurately in 3 different guns, 2 Shields and a Glock 19 than the 124 RN's. Marginally, but better across the board.
I run them to .010 longer than RN myselfQuote:
Originally Posted by Josh_Putman
Thank you
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Aside from the accuracy gains. They also supposedly have a heavier plating, so that they can be pushed to higher velocities, if that’s an issue for you. Plus they make much cleaner holes in paper than a standard round nose.
The last reason is the main reason I buy them as opposed to standard RN ;)
I like them because they look more badass than RN 😎
Seriously though, I can load them exactly like 124gr Gold Dots and they perform the same. Great for practice.
I thought all HP were for personal defense, not for accuracy. Learn things all the time here. I would still think they would work fine for personal defense.Quote:
Originally Posted by Holland
The Xtreme hollow points were not designed to expand, they may somewhat, but they are definitely not designed to be a personal protection bullet.Quote:
Originally Posted by 72Camaro
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They would probably work as well for protection as a standard FMJ.Quote:
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