Hornady 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express)

Hornady 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express)

The Hornady 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express) is a premium bullet component crafted for reloaders who want high-performance expansion and retained velocity in .338-caliber lever-action platforms. Weighing 200gr with a .338-inch diameter, the 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express) is optimized for use in the 338 Marlin Express cartridge, offering excellent accuracy, terminal energy, and safe performance in tubular magazines.

At the core of the 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express) is Hornady’s Flex Tip® technology, a polymer insert that compresses upon impact to initiate immediate expansion. This innovation allows the 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express) to deliver reliable performance across a broad velocity spectrum, making it especially effective for medium- and large-game hunting where deep penetration and wide wound channels are required.

The bullet’s spire-point profile and boattail base give the 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express) a ballistic edge, improving downrange accuracy and energy retention. When paired with Hornady’s InterLock® ring, which mechanically locks the core and jacket together, the 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express) retains over 90% of its weight upon impact. This ensures consistent terminal behavior through thick muscle, hide, and bone.

Stabilizing well in barrels with 1:12 or faster twist rates, the 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express) feeds reliably in both lever-actions and bolt guns. Handloaders report exceptional grouping consistency, even with full-power loads, thanks to its optimized bearing surface, concentric AMP jacket, and carefully engineered tip geometry. The 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express) is ideal for whitetail, elk, and bear within 300-yard engagements.

Manufactured in Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express) is sold as a bullet component only. It must be combined with compatible brass, primers, and powder. With strict quality control over jacket thickness, tip alignment, and bonding integrity, the 338 Cal 200gr FTX (338 Marlin Express) stands as one of the most reliable and accurate bullets available for its class.