You should really look into the HST. It's far superior to the XTP. I used to swear by the XTP but after I saw the difference I switched all my 9mm defense loads over.Ran 1100 9mm cases through the sizing die, primed 200 of them. Ordered 500 .224 Hornady 55 gr. FMJ-BT and 500 Hornady 9mm 124 gr. XTP-HP.
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Who makes the HST? I've been using the XTP for years along with the Speer GDHP.
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Before I bought my wife the 380 I looked up what would be the best rounds to load for her. I found this guy on YouTube and he did a whole slew of ammo tests through ballistic gel. I the. Saw he did the same with 9mm. This video is the one that sold me. I immediately ordered the HSTs after watching this.I looked it up. I used federal premium bullets years ago but had problems with their hunting bullets coming apart in elk. Kind of soured me on Federal bullets then. Switched to Hornady and have never looked back. Admittedly, I've never tried their defensive pistol bullets, but was not at all impressed with their rifle stuff. Guess I'll have to get some HST rounds to try.
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Make sure to put a good crimp on them. With the tiny amount of powder they use, I've read it needs a healthy crimp to build up pressure for consistency and accuracy.Just loaded 100 38 wadcutters. Probably load some more in a bit. Kind of a pain, you have to go slow because those tall skinny cases wobble around too much.
That's why I trim .38 cases. Consistent crimps for consistent velocities with low charge weights.Make sure to put a good crimp on them. With the tiny amount of powder they use, I've read it needs a healthy crimp to build up pressure for consistency and accuracy.
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