Hornady LEVERevolution .45-70 Gov 325gr FTX Rifle Ammo

Description

The 325-grain FTX is what happens when Hornady decides to modernize a classic. LEVERevolution ammunition was built specifically to solve an old problem: traditional lever-gun loads needed flat or round-nose bullets to stay safe in tubular magazines, but those bullet shapes killed ballistic performance. The patented elastomer Flex Tip changes that equation entirely. The soft polymer tip compresses on impact to initiate expansion, but it's flexible enough that it won't detonate the primer of the round stacked in front of it inside your magazine. You get pointed-bullet ballistics without the safety issues.

What Makes This Load Stand Out

This 325-grain FTX round runs at 2050 fps with 3032 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. That represents a meaningful jump over conventional .45-70 loads. The higher ballistic coefficient delivers a flatter trajectory than you'd expect from a .45-70, which translates to better accuracy and more retained energy at distance. For brush hunting and timber work where most shots happen under 150 yards, this ammunition changes the game. It groups well in quality lever guns, and the terminal performance is exactly what you'd want from a big-bore load designed for deer, elk, and black bear.

Built for Modern Pressure Standards

Hornady engineered this load for modern rifle actions. Newer Marlin 1895s and Henry rifles can safely handle what older vintage guns might not, and Hornady took advantage of that. The powders used deliver that muzzle velocity while keeping pressures in a safe, conventional range. You're getting advanced terminal performance without having to worry about excessive pressure spikes.

Each box contains 20 rounds of brass-cased ammunition ready to work in your favorite lever gun. These rounds work best in rifles made to handle current pressure levels, so check your rifle's specifications if you're shooting an older or vintage platform.