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Old August 2, 2013, 05:11 PM   #1
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155 grain HP for .380?

So, I've done some reading (actually, a ton) so I can start reloading. There is a guy in town helping me. I've been looking for 90-100 grain Hornady XTP's with no luck. Yesterday I found some 115 grain XTP's (.355). I can't find any reloading data for a .380 using 115 grain bullets, so I've decided that they are used for 9mm. I have found a few threads on here talking about using the 115 grains for the .380. These loads will be for self defense. Can the 115's be used for this, or will they be just too slow?

I have HS-6 and Universal Clays (Hodgdon) powders.

edit: The Sierra manual show 115 grain .380 loads. Unique shows 3.4g w/800fps and 163 ft/lbs.

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Old August 2, 2013, 07:25 PM   #2
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As you can see they will work, but I'm not sure how well when it comes to the JHP opening up. Since it's an XTP and meant for 9mm velocity, it will likely act like a FMJ or it might open up slightly at 380 speeds.
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Old August 2, 2013, 08:00 PM   #3
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"Too slow" is the area where heavy bullets excel. But you might as well use a cast bullet, because HP's are not going to expand and the cast bullet will give you higher velocity.
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Old August 3, 2013, 09:40 AM   #4
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Wow. Title says 155 grain for .380.

I just had to read this... As it turns out, the subject is much less
... Carry on... just don't get carried away.
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Old August 3, 2013, 10:30 AM   #5
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OOPS!

Yeah, I fat fingered the title. I feel stupid now...

Other than ballistic gel, what could I use to catch the bullet to see how it responds on impact? I have read reviews on Midway that lead me to assume that they captured the projectile to see what kind of expansion it has.

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