Flex-Tip Bullets from Hornady

[klsm54]

Hornady is selling the Leverevolution Flex-tip bullets as components.

You’ve been asking for them for 3 years. They’re here. FTX bullets are the same bullets that are loaded in the most popular levergun ammunition ever devised: LEVERevolution®.

These technologically advanced bullets feature our patented Flex Tip technology which means they are safe to shoot in firearms with tubular magazines as well as any other firearm. Not only are they safe, they also deliver the flattest trajectories ever from these firearms.


It doesn’t end there. Another benefit of Flex Tip technology is devastating terminal performance. Upon impact, the flexible tip deforms back into the bullet initiating violent, controlled expansion that transfers a great deal of energy to the vitals.


At the same time, the heavy jacket over the shank of the bullet and famous InterLock™ feature keep the core and jacket physically locked together to ensure deep penetration for quick kills no matter what.


So if you’re one of the handloaders who have been asking for LEVERevolution bullets, time to “GET SOME!”



Here is a link to more info, and the lineup........

www.hornady.com/images/sell_sheets/09-ftx_component_bullets%20.pdf

[Jack]

That should make a lot of reloaders happy.
I wish they made a 200 in .375 caliber for my 375 Win, but I doubt that will ever happen.

[klsm54]

Nov 12, 2008 12:06:01 GMT -5 Jack said:

That should make a lot of reloaders happy.
I wish they made a 200 in .375 caliber for my 375 Win, but I doubt that will ever happen.

You never know. If they sell well enough, they may add a few more.

That 200 grain offering in 35 caliber should be a dandy in the 35 Remington.

[Jack]

Klsm, since the 375 Win is discontinued (and says Win, not Hornady on the case), I really doubt they'll come out with a bullet for it.
But, hey, I'd love to be wrong about that.

[jimiowa]

Jack: Do you ever get over to the Marlin Owners Forum??
There is guy on there that posts as Ranch Dog(in Texas) and he has custom molds and things for some awesome performing cast bullets including the .375.

One might be able to round up a gang of .375 shooters over there and Gang up on Hornady to do a .375 Flex Tip?

I'm thinking that 265 grn .44 bullet might be a real hummer in my .444? I already am sold on their standard bullet in 265 grn.

[Jack]

Jim, I've seen that forum, and I do know about Ranch Dog's bullet mold. So far, I haven't used a cast bullet in my 375- but if I did, I'd probably get his mold. Looks like a good one.
Looks like Hornady's got some excellent bullets in the Flex Tip line.

[jimiowa]

Yeah I've never cast bullets either. But if I did one of Ranch Dogs molds would be on my adgenda. What I like is he tests every bullet in his line in real world hunting conditions( mostly on feral Hogs on his ranch).

[dovehunter]

How do these bullets stack up price-wise as compared to their conventional, lead-tipped counterparts? I would think they would be pretty expensive.

[Purebred Redneck]

I'm sure they are pretty expensive.
The 308 and 338 marlins might be worth reloading. Maybe even the 45/70.

But I think the 30-30 is cheap enough where you could just buy the factory ammo from Hornady.
Shoot the cheap stuff during the summer and sight in the factory flex-tip in the fall. I don't think it's worth reloading.

[jimiowa]

Nov 13, 2008 10:15:28 GMT -5 dovehunter said:

How do these bullets stack up price-wise as compared to their conventional, lead-tipped counterparts? I would think they would be pretty expensive.

Good Question and one I can't find an answer to. They don't have it listed on their site that I can find with prices posted.
I know the .430 265 grn FP bullet I'm fond of in their factory loaded ammo for my .444 is about $43.00 for 100.
I would suspect they will be withing $10 of that?
I think I paid about $26.00($25 & change) at Sportsmans Warehouse for 20 rounds of light mag .444 with the above bullet.

[dovehunter]

I think I will probably stick with conventional bullets for our 2 .30-30's - a Win. M94 and a Savage M340. The M94 does well with 150 gr RNs and I have been using 150 gr spire points in the M340 since it is a bolt action. Both our present loads shoot well and I'd just have to start over developing whole new loads for both guns. I don't think it would be worth the effort in our case.

[klsm54]

I don't think you'll find on shelves, or get real pricing, until after the first of the year.

What the heck are you talking about Red... Not worth reloading....

You can tell you're not a reloader......Everything is worth reloading, all calibers, all bullets. If it's worth shooting, it's worth reloading. A reloader shooting factory ammo is like a ...... well, it just ain't natural.... ;D ;D

[Purebred Redneck]

Some rounds aren't worth your time reloading.

I know we're talking about flex-tip bullets here but take a look at the regular 30-30 powerpoints. They're what - $15 a box. Wait till they go on sale for $12 and use yearly the rebate.

You get 3 boxes (60 rounds. That's quite a bit to shoot during the year) for 21 dollars. Not worth reloading.


We'll have to see how much the bullets cost on their own and see if it's worth the time to reload. It may be a good candidate because hornady is expensive ammo, doesn't really have good sales, and don't offer rebates. We'll have to see.

[jimiowa]

Every Cartridge is getting more and More worth reloading.
I just checked the 240 grn load from Remington at Midway, that I bought less than a year ago for $20.44 at Sportsmans Warehouse.
Midway has it for $34.49. 59% increase in less than a year.

With a $14.05 increase for 20 rounds I can buy a lot of components.

[klsm54]

You just don't understand the reloaders ways Red.

I always have at least a couple hundred brass on hand for all the rifles I own. I have several thousand primers and more powder than I can ever burn.

So since I can buy 100 thutty-thutty bullets for your $21.00, I'll get 100 rounds for your 60. And no stupid rebates to screw with.
Plus, there is that personal satisfaction every time I seat a bullet to finish another round....

You'll never understand if you reload just to save money. Reloading to save money is like shooting 2 shots somewhere near the bull, once a year, and heading to the deer woods. To me, both are like showering in rubber undies, it just don't make a lick of sense...

Of course I also have many thousands of bullets on hand, bought and paid for, just like the brass, powder and primers, so in reality, in reloaders math, I shoot for free.... ;D