Hornady 35 Cal 165gr FTX

Hornady 35 Cal 165gr FTX

The Hornady 35 Cal 165gr FTX is a premium bullet component crafted for handloaders seeking powerful yet controlled performance in .35-caliber rifles. Weighing 165gr with a .355‑inch diameter, the 35 Cal 165gr FTX features Hornady’s Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) design—a polymer tip seated in a hollow point cavity atop a tapered jacket designed for reliable, consistent expansion even at moderate velocities.

The polymer tip of the 35 Cal 165gr FTX initiates rapid expansion at typical hunting velocities of 2,100 to 2,400 fps in cartridges like .35 Whelen, .350 Legend, and .35 Remington. This enables reliable mushrooming and deep, straight wound channels on medium to large game. The 35 Cal 165gr FTX retains structural integrity through heavy muscle and shoulder bone, delivering over 90% weight retention in field conditions due to its bonded-core construction.

With a spire-point profile and boat-tail base, the Fifty 35 Cal 165gr FTX achieves a G1 ballistic coefficient around 0.290, improving downrange performance and reducing wind drift. The precise ogive shape and polymer tip enhance aerodynamic efficiency, allowing the bullet to maintain velocity and energy out to 200 yards and beyond—a valuable trait for hunting applications requiring consistent accuracy.

Designed to stabilize in typical twist rates of 1:16 to 1:18, the 35 Cal 165gr FTX performs reliably in both bolt-action and lever-action rifles. Its consistent bearing surface, concentric design, and controlled jacket taper support repeatable seating depth and point-of-impact. Handloaders report tight groupings and smooth feeding when using the 35 Cal 165gr FTX in magazine-fed platforms.

On game, the Hornady 35 Cal 165gr FTX offers dependable terminal performance with deep penetration and broad wound channels. Hunters targeting deer, hogs, and black bear appreciate the ethical kills facilitated by the bullet’s combination of rapid expansion and bonded core. The 35 Cal 165gr FTX provides consistent effectiveness across a range of hunting scenarios.

Manufactured in Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, each 35 Cal 165gr FTX bullet is sold as a component only and requires handloaders to provide matching brass, powder, and primers. Rigorous quality control ensures consistent weight, tip alignment, and ogive geometry, offering reliable shot-to-shot performance. Overall, the Hornady 35 Cal 165gr FTX stands out as a powerful, accurate, and dependable bullet component for serious hunters and handloaders in the .35-caliber class.