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Title: 180 grain XTP or Gold Dot
Post by: Star Child on December 25 2019 06:46:36 AM MST

I want to load some 180 grain bullets for my Glock G29. Will be using 8.3 grains of BE-86, which bullet would be best for self defense, and hunting. The XTP or Gold Dot. The XTP is about Ten Dollar a box cheaper. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

Title: Re: 180 grain XTP or Gold Dot
Post by: The_Shadow on December 25 2019 07:27:54 AM MST

Both will work well, the Gold Dot being a bonded bullet will hold together more and expand a little larger.

Title: Re: 180 grain XTP or Gold Dot
Post by: 4given on December 25 2019 11:04:04 AM MST

I prefer the XTP 180gr myself. Lower cost and very accurate. Based on the tests I have seen it seems to be just about perfect for self defense at factory ammo velocities:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=8X6vNZTbF7s&feature=emb_logo

https://www.luckygunner.com/10mm-auto-180-gr-jhp-xtp-hornady-20-rounds#geltest

According to a couple of pulldowns The Shadow did and posted, the Hornady factory load uses 8.0 grains of BE-86

http://10mm-firearms.com/factory-10mm-ammo-pull-downs/hornady-(9126)-180-gr-xtp-pull-down/

http://10mm-firearms.com/factory-10mm-ammo-pull-downs/hornady-(9126)-180-gr-xtp-(intercooler-122015)/

Title: Re: 180 grain XTP or Gold Dot
Post by: Star Child on December 25 2019 11:53:36 AM MST

Thanks everyone. I think I will stick with the 180 XTP, I have some on hand. What primers are y'all using? I have some Winchester WLP primers, will that work well? Thanks

Title: Re: 180 grain XTP or Gold Dot
Post by: Kenk on December 25 2019 12:27:32 PM MST

Yep, the Winchester WLP primers have served me well : )

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