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predatorsniper1 · 06-25-2008, 12:16 PM

I do alot of predator hunting and Hornady has the best ammo that I use for that particular task. What do you all think about Hornady's TAP ammo for personal defense??

Kent · 06-25-2008, 12:27 PM

Very good ammo.

I have used it for a long time in my XD service and just started in my XDsc, both in .40 S&W.

Kent

KarolinaKid · 06-25-2008, 12:57 PM

I have converted to Hornady XTP in my carry weapons. I think it is great ammo. It's even a bit less expensive than some of the other big name brands.

Liquid Rhino · 06-25-2008, 02:02 PM

It's OK - I've used them on my AR and a friend uses them on his 1911. Accuracy is very good, as with most Hornady rounds & expansion is just decent. I'll be honest though, they are a bit pricey for just a flashy black nickel-coated casing on their regular V-max HP bullet.. I can't imagine they're using a different propellant from their other HP offerings.

As stated above XTP's might be a better choice for all out expansion for the price if you're chosing the Hornady line, but the Vmax/Amax-tipped rounds might deliver better precision, at a slightly higher cost. In the end both are very good rounds, you make the call based on your needs.

Broadside · 06-25-2008, 02:04 PM

I've got about 200 rnds of Hornady TAP 5.56 for the AR's. I've never shot anything other then paper with them though, haven't had a problem.

Joeywhat · 06-25-2008, 02:29 PM

I just bought two boxes for my XD9. I'm going to shoot through a box next trip to the range to see how they fare.

They certainly look good...but HST is a lot cheaper.

rickett · 06-25-2008, 06:34 PM

I thought they were okay. The girl at the gun shop talked me out of Gold Dots and said the TAP .45 +P was way better. Eh. Excellent accuracy, but expansion was inconsistent and the jackets separated pretty easily.

Tally XD · 06-25-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rickett

I thought they were okay. The girl at the gun shop talked me out of Gold Dots and said the TAP .45 +P was way better. Eh. Excellent accuracy, but expansion was inconsistent and the jackets separated pretty easily.

You let a girl talk you outta buying gold Dots?? Where is your manhood??

rickett · 06-25-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tally XD

You let a girl talk you outta buying gold Dots?? Where is your manhood??

If you're ever in Portland, look me up, I'll take you there and you'll understand

06-25-2008, 12:16 PM	#1
predatorsniper1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 8	New Hornady TAP Personal Defense Ammo I do alot of predator hunting and Hornady has the best ammo that I use for that particular task. What do you all think about Hornady's TAP ammo for personal defense??

06-25-2008, 12:27 PM	#2
Kent XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 3,117	Very good ammo. I have used it for a long time in my XD service and just started in my XDsc, both in .40 S&W. Kent __________________ "When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." -- unknown

06-25-2008, 12:57 PM	#3
KarolinaKid XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TN (In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina...) Posts: 1,067	I have converted to Hornady XTP in my carry weapons. I think it is great ammo. It's even a bit less expensive than some of the other big name brands. __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. - Sir George Bernard Shaw

06-25-2008, 02:02 PM	#4
Liquid Rhino XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: three\|zero\|five Posts: 964	It's OK - I've used them on my AR and a friend uses them on his 1911. Accuracy is very good, as with most Hornady rounds & expansion is just decent. I'll be honest though, they are a bit pricey for just a flashy black nickel-coated casing on their regular V-max HP bullet.. I can't imagine they're using a different propellant from their other HP offerings. As stated above XTP's might be a better choice for all out expansion for the price if you're chosing the Hornady line, but the Vmax/Amax-tipped rounds might deliver better precision, at a slightly higher cost. In the end both are very good rounds, you make the call based on your needs. __________________ Keepin' It Real Since '79...

06-25-2008, 02:04 PM	#5
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,913	I've got about 200 rnds of Hornady TAP 5.56 for the AR's. I've never shot anything other then paper with them though, haven't had a problem. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

06-25-2008, 02:29 PM	#6
Joeywhat XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 1,926	I just bought two boxes for my XD9. I'm going to shoot through a box next trip to the range to see how they fare. They certainly look good...but HST is a lot cheaper. __________________ Ruger LCP GLOCK 19 RRA AR 15 (DONE!) Hi Point 4095 Mossberg 9200

06-25-2008, 06:34 PM	#7
rickett XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 758	I thought they were okay. The girl at the gun shop talked me out of Gold Dots and said the TAP .45 +P was way better. Eh. Excellent accuracy, but expansion was inconsistent and the jackets separated pretty easily. __________________ XD-45 service with Trijicon night sights GP-100 6" stainless .357Mag. Heritage Rough Rider 4 3/4" 22LR/22Mag. Savage 99 EG .300 Savage "At long last I have discovered that most shooters are not interested in firearms as tools, but rather as toys. Such people do not acquire their weapons because of what they will do, but rather to gratify the "Christmas morning joy" that we largely left behind in our childhood." -Jeff Cooper

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