Even more controlled expansion than the current batch of 200gr jhp?

[mag360]

Any way we can beg hornady to make a 200gr jhp or for kicks make it a 205 or 210gr that wont expand as much as the current 200gr xtp?

Is it possible to resize a .41 mag bullet down? Id really like to have a JHP that has the speed of an underwood 200gr xtp load but expands less.  From what ive seen the 200gr nosler is not any better and sheds weight.

[The_Shadow]

The problem isn't too much expansion with the Hornady 200XTP most I measured were only 0.670" (recovered from deer) but they tend to shed small pieces.  The same bullet in a bonded configuration might help the shedding issue.

The total length of the XTP is about as long as I would want, any longer and you loose powder capacity space.

[mag360]

Bonding would certainly help but its a whole new bullet design at that point.  The trophy bonded federal load looks great but id really like another 20 grains.

[The_Shadow]

You might want to hammer a BB inside the XTP hollow cavity or fill it with RTV sealant, that will add some weight. 

[445 supermag]

You could go the swift a frame route but to me is a waste of money.

[mag360]

Whats a swift a frame

[Rojo27]

Whats a swift a frame

The Swift A-Frame bullet has separate front and rear chambers with soft lead up front and hard lead at the rear, separated by a wall of jacket material and core-bonded to weld the jacket to the core. These bullets hold together and penetrate deep although don't think a 10mm or .40 cal projectile is produced.