Hornady 44 Cal 225gr FTX

Hornady 44 Cal 225gr FTX

The Hornady 44 Cal 225gr FTX is a precision-engineered bullet component designed for handloaders seeking reliable expansion, flat trajectory, and consistent terminal performance in .44-caliber hunting platforms. Weighing exactly 225 gr with a .429-inch diameter, the 44 Cal 225gr FTX features Hornady’s patented Flex Tip® polymer-tipped spire-point design, making it safe for use in tubular magazines and enabling aerodynamic performance comparable to traditional match bullets.

This 44 Cal 225gr FTX bullet utilizes a secant ogive and boat-tail base to optimize its ballistic coefficient, reducing drag and maintaining velocity over long distances. When loaded to velocities between 1,800–2,000 fps in cartridges like .44 Magnum and .44 Special, the 44 Cal 225gr FTX delivers flat shooting and reliable energy retention out to 300 yards—ideal for buffalo, elk, and deer hunting scenarios.

Built with Hornady’s InterLock® jacket-to-core bonding system, the 44 Cal 225gr FTX mechanically secures the high-antimony lead core to the jacket, preventing separation during expansion. Upon impact, the polymer tip initiates controlled frontal expansion while the bonded-core maintains structural integrity—resulting in deep penetration, ethical terminal effects, and consistent performance across varied field conditions.

The 44 Cal 225gr FTX stabilizes efficiently in rifle barrels with twist rates between 1:16 and 1:18, and it feeds smoothly in lever-action, bolt-action, and magazine rifles. Its concentric jacket, polished ogive, and consistent bearing surface support uniform seating depth and repeatable point-of-impact. Handloaders report that the 44 Cal 225gr FTX delivers tight groupings and predictable flight behavior across multiple load recipes.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 44 Cal 225gr FTX is sold as a bullet component and must be paired with appropriate brass, primer, and powder to achieve desired velocities and accuracy. With stringent quality control over tip alignment, mass consistency, and jacket thickness, the 44 Cal 225gr FTX stands as an outstanding choice for hunters and handloaders who demand balanced expansion, flat-shooting trajectory, and dependable terminal performance in .44-caliber bullet applications.