Hornady FTX 30 Cal .308 160gr Flex Tip Bullets - 100/Box

The Hornady FTX 30396 delivers controlled expansion and deep penetration for lever-action rifles chambered in .308 caliber. These 160-grain Flex Tip eXpanding bullets feature Hornady's patented elastomer tip technology that initiates expansion at low velocities while maintaining ballistic efficiency.

What Makes This Different

Unlike traditional flat-nose bullets that sacrifice ballistic performance, the FTX design combines the safety requirements of tubular magazines with the aerodynamic advantages of pointed bullets. The flexible polymer tip compresses upon impact to initiate reliable expansion, while the InterLock ring mechanically locks the core and jacket together. This construction prevents jacket-core separation and ensures 50-90% weight retention across impact velocities.

Key Features

• Patented Flex Tip technology safe for tubular magazines
• 160-grain weight optimized for .308 Winchester and .30-30 Winchester
• InterLock ring prevents core-jacket separation
• Ballistic coefficient of .330 for improved downrange performance
• Controlled expansion from 1,600 to 2,600 fps impact velocity
• Lead core with gilding metal jacket construction
• Bulk packaging: 100 bullets per box, 15 boxes per case (1,500 total)

Field testing demonstrates consistent 1.5-2x diameter expansion in ballistic gelatin across various impact velocities. The FTX excels in lever-action rifles for deer hunting at ranges from 50 to 200 yards, maintaining energy transfer while minimizing meat damage. Terminal performance remains predictable in both thin-skinned game and medium-sized North American big game species.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: .308 inch (30 caliber)
• Weight: 160 grains
• Bullet Type: Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX)
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): .330
• Sectional Density: .241
• Overall Length: 1.290 inches
• Jacket Material: Gilding metal
• Core Material: Lead
• Packaging: 100 per box, 15 boxes per case
• UPC: 090255303964
• Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing

This bulk case quantity provides serious handloaders with consistent components for seasonal hunting preparation or extended shooting sessions. The proven FTX design eliminates the compromise between magazine safety and ballistic performance that has limited lever-action rifle effectiveness for decades.