Hornady 30-30 Win 160gr FTX LEVERevolution

Hornady .30-30 Win 160gr FTX^® LEVERevolution^®

The Hornady .30-30 Win 160gr FTX^® LEVERevolution^® load was developed to modernize the performance potential of one of North America’s most enduring hunting cartridges. By combining Hornady’s patented Flex Tip^® technology with a streamlined FTX^® projectile design, LEVERevolution^® ammunition delivers improved ballistic efficiency, flatter trajectories, and increased retained energy compared to traditional flat-nose and round-nose .30-30 Winchester hunting loads.

For generations, lever-action rifle cartridges have been limited by tubular magazine designs that typically require flat-point or round-nose bullets. Hornady’s Flex Tip^® technology changed that equation by incorporating a soft polymer tip that is safe for use in tubular magazines while providing the aerodynamic advantages of a more streamlined bullet profile. The result is a .30-30 Winchester hunting load that extends the practical capabilities of the cartridge while maintaining compatibility with traditional lever-action platforms.

FTX^® Bullet Technology

At the center of this load is the 160-grain FTX^® (Flex Tip eXpanding) bullet. The projectile utilizes a patented Flex Tip^® insert, streamlined secant ogive profile, and optimized bullet geometry to improve downrange performance. Compared to conventional lever-gun ammunition, the FTX^® design helps reduce drag, retain velocity more efficiently, and deliver a flatter trajectory, making range estimation and holdover corrections less critical at extended hunting distances.

These aerodynamic improvements allow hunters to take fuller advantage of modern optics, improved rifle accuracy, and today’s hunting environments while continuing to use the trusted .30-30 Winchester cartridge. Whether hunting from a treestand, navigating wooded terrain, or watching field edges and cutovers, the enhanced ballistic performance of LEVERevolution^® ammunition helps maximize the effective potential of lever-action rifles.

Controlled Expansion and Weight Retention

The FTX^® projectile incorporates Hornady’s InterLock^® design, which mechanically locks the bullet’s core and jacket together to promote controlled expansion and improved weight retention after impact. Upon contact, the Flex Tip^® is driven into the hollow cavity of the bullet to initiate expansion while helping maintain structural integrity throughout penetration.

This combination of controlled expansion and retained bullet mass makes the 160-grain FTX^® well-suited for deer, hog, and similar-sized game. The projectile is engineered to provide reliable terminal performance across a broad range of hunting distances, including situations where impact velocities may be lower than those encountered at close range.

Built for Lever-Action Hunting Rifles

LEVERevolution^® ammunition is loaded using carefully selected components and propellants intended to provide consistent velocities, dependable ignition, and repeatable field performance. Hornady’s manufacturing process emphasizes cartridge uniformity and quality control, helping hunters achieve the accuracy and reliability expected from premium factory-loaded hunting ammunition.

The .30-30 Winchester remains one of the most widely used hunting cartridges in North America, and LEVERevolution^® ammunition was specifically developed to enhance its long-established strengths. By combining modern bullet technology with a cartridge trusted by generations of hunters, this load offers a practical upgrade for shooters looking to extend the performance of their lever-action rifle without changing platforms.

Important Compatibility Note

Due to the longer overall cartridge length associated with FTX^® and MonoFlex^® projectiles, some lever-action rifles may require a modified or updated magazine follower to ensure reliable feeding of the final cartridge in the magazine. Hunters should consult their rifle manufacturer for compatibility information if feeding issues are encountered.

Key Features

• .30-30 Winchester chambering
• 160-grain FTX^® (Flex Tip eXpanding) projectile
• Patented Flex Tip^® technology for tubular magazine compatibility
• LEVERevolution^® ammunition engineered for improved ballistic performance
• Streamlined bullet profile for flatter trajectories and enhanced velocity retention
• InterLock^® construction for controlled expansion and weight retention
• Designed specifically for lever-action hunting rifles
• Suitable for deer, hog, and other medium-sized game hunting applications
• Premium factory-loaded hunting ammunition