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Originally Posted by mr.revolverguy
I am truly confused where does Hornady list in their manuals the suggested upper speeds? I feel stupid asking this since I have everyone of their manuals published.
On the 180gr xtp Hornady Manual 10 they are pushing the 180gr xtp to 1700fps with IMR800X
I have some loaded up last night to about 1500fps but going to shoot it out of an 8inch barrel and see what it does in clear ballistics gel  |
In the 9th Edition, the bullets are described and speeds given in the section of the manual called "The Complete Hornady Bullet Guide", starting on page 83 (Title page). The rifle bullets are first, followed by the handgun bullets.
I think Hornady must have used a thinner jacket with these 180's. Because the speed ratings they give for the heavier bullets are all higher than for the 180 XTP. The 210 is rated 750-1650, the 225 FTX and 240 XTP is rated 900-2200 and the 300 XTP is rated 850-1900 ft/sec.