180 grain XTP or Gold Dot

[Star Child]

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!

[The_Shadow]

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

[4given]

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)/

[Star Child]

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

[Kenk]

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