Hornady FTX 45 Cal .452 250gr Flex Tip Expanding Bullets 50/Box

The Hornady FTX 45 Cal .452 250gr bullets deliver consistent expansion and deep penetration for lever-action rifles and revolvers. These Flex Tip eXpanding projectiles feature patented technology that initiates reliable expansion at both high and low velocities.

What Makes This Different

The patented Flex Tip technology eliminates the expansion problems common with traditional hollow point bullets in tubular magazines. The soft polymer tip compresses on impact to initiate expansion, while the InterLock ring mechanically locks the core and jacket together. This design prevents jacket-core separation and ensures 90-95% weight retention compared to standard hollow points that often fragment.

Key Features

• Patented Flex Tip initiates expansion at velocities as low as 1,600 fps
• InterLock ring mechanically bonds jacket and core for controlled expansion
• 250-grain weight optimized for .45 Colt and .454 Casull applications
• .452 diameter with precise tolerances for consistent accuracy
• Secant ogive profile reduces drag and flattens trajectory
• Safe for use in tubular magazine lever-action rifles
• Cannelured design allows consistent crimp and proper bullet seating

Field testing demonstrates these bullets maintain structural integrity through heavy bone and tissue while creating wound channels 2-3 times bullet diameter. The controlled expansion makes them effective for medium to large game hunting in lever-action rifles like the Marlin 1895 or revolvers chambered in .45 Colt. Performance remains consistent across temperature ranges from -20°F to 140°F.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: .45 (.452 diameter)
• Weight: 250 grains
• Bullet Type: Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX)
• Quantity: 50 bullets per box
• Case Quantity: 25 boxes per case (1,250 total bullets)
• Sectional Density: .175
• Ballistic Coefficient: .210 (G1)
• Recommended Twist Rate: 1:20 or faster
• Country of Origin: USA

These FTX bullets represent proven terminal ballistics engineering for hunters and shooters who demand reliable expansion without jacket separation. The 50-count boxes provide sufficient quantity for load development and hunting seasons.