My seller delivered the real Hornady 170gr XTP's today. He told me the boxes had "New XTP" stickers on them. I think these were the transition from what The Shadow had here: http://10mm-firearms.com/factory-10mm-ammo-pull-downs/hornady-frontier-cartridge-(old)-170gr-tc-jhp-pull-down/ and the new 180's we see today. I'm curious to see if these actually are 170's or 180's. This box had the barrel length and MFG ratings. I snapped a picture and wonder why they watered things?
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They were better back then...Real Deal!
I just wonder why the change?
Guns that lack chamber support showed signs I suppose!
That must be it in any case we have seen (MFG's backing off). I don't think they are saving that much on powder cost by dropping it back.
The real deal is right, wish I could get that stuff.
These did okay. Pretty close to being real 10mm.
EAA Elite Limited 4.75" 1234, 1208, 1250. Average = 1230.66 FPS/ 572 LBS