Hornady 45 Cal 225gr FTX (45 COLT)

Hornady 45 Cal 225gr FTX (45 COLT)

The Hornady 45 Cal 225gr FTX (45 COLT) is a specialized bullet component designed for handloaders seeking flat trajectory, reliable expansion, and lever-action magazine safety in .45 Colt platforms. With a precise weight of 225 gr and a .452-inch diameter, the Hornady 45 Cal 225gr FTX (45 COLT) features Hornady’s patented Flex Tip® polymer-tipped spire-point design—safe for use in tubular magazines and delivering exceptional aerodynamic performance.

Optimized for cartridges such as .45 Colt, 45 LC lever-action rifles, and single-shot platforms, the Hornady 45 Cal 225gr FTX (45 COLT) boasts a boat-tail base and quality ogive for high ballistic coefficient, flat-shooting trajectory, and minimized wind drift. When driven at velocities between 1,100 and 1,300 fps, this bullet provides consistent downrange accuracy and dependable terminal performance out to 200 yards.

Internally, the Hornady 45 Cal 225gr FTX (45 COLT) incorporates a bonded lead core secured by Hornady’s InterLock® ring to hold the core firmly inside the jacket. Upon impact, the polymer Flex Tip® initiates uniform expansion, while the bonded core ensures straight, deep penetration through heavy muscle and soft bone. Field use confirms ethical terminal results and high structural integrity.

The.45 Cal 225gr FTX (45 COLT) stabilizes well in barrels with twist rates of 1:18 to 1:20 and feeds smoothly in lever-action and single-shot lever guns. Its concentric jacket and polished ogive support tight groupings and repeated point-of-impact. Handloaders report that the Hornady 45 Cal 225gr FTX (45 COLT) delivers smooth cycling, consistent seating, and reliable accuracy across various powders and primers.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 45 Cal 225gr FTX (45 COLT) is sold strictly as a bullet component and must be paired with compatible brass, powder, and primers. With stringent quality control on bullet weight, tip alignment, and jacket concentricity, the Hornady 45 Cal 225gr FTX (45 COLT) stands as a top choice for hunters and shooters who require flat-shooting trajectory, ethical terminal performance, and magazine-safe design in .45 Colt bullet applications.