25rds – 357 Magnum Hornady American Gunner 125gr. XTP Ammo
25rds – 357 Magnum Hornady American Gunner 125gr. XTP Ammo Details
The all-new American Gunner line from Hornady features time-proven load recipes built using high grade components for which the company has always been recognized. As such, these .357 Magnum rounds utilize reloadable brass casings, clean-igniting Boxer primers, precisely measured propellant charges, and eXtreme Terminal Performance (XTP) projectiles. Hornady engineers their powder mixture to produce minimal flash for decreased night-blindness and faster follow-up shots. This ammunition is American made and backed by over 65 years of experience with unique projectiles.
Hornady designed the XTP bullet for self-defense but it is also utilized for competitive purposes due to its dimensional consistency and superb accuracy. XTP jacketed hollow-points are noted for reliably expanding in targets at a variety of velocities due to a thinner copper layer with deep skiving that borders the hollow cavity at the front of the bullet. These features contribute to higher energy transfer and a larger would cavity which more readily drop a threat. Each projectile weighs in at 125 grains which is light for the .357 caliber and yields a flat trajectory, impressive velocity, and relatively light recoil.
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Product TypeAmmo
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Manufacturer
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ConditionNew
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Bullet Weight
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Bullet TypeXTP
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Use TypeSelf Defense
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Casing TypeBrass
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Quantity25
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Ammo Caliber357 Magnum
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Manufacturer SKU90504
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Primer Type
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Muzzle Velocity1500
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Muzzle Energy
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UPC Barcode90255905045
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Cost Per Round$0.92/ppr
Gel test Results
In hopes of giving ourselves and our customers a better idea how this 357 Magnum self-defense ammo would perform if called upon in a self-defense scenario, we tested dozens of the best selling hollow points on the market.
We fired five rounds of this Hornady Ammunition 357 Magnum ammo through a cloth barrier into Clear Ballistics calibrated synthetic gelatin and recorded the results. For these tests, we used a S&W 640 with a 2.125-inch barrel. In the photos, graphics and video on this page, you can see specifically how the Hornady Ammunition ammo performed and how it sticks up with the rest of the 357 Magnum ammo we have tested so far.
To read more about our testing procedures and discover what round makes the best self-defense ammo for you head to this page.
25rds – 357 Magnum Hornady American Gunner 125gr. XTP Ammo Gel Test Results
| Median | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Depth (in.) | 23.2 | 23.7 | 23.7 | 24.6 | 24.9 |
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.5 | 0.51 |
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 124.3 | 124.7 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 1213 | 1250 | 1264 | 1308 | 1309 |
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