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The Hornady LEVERevolution .45 Long Colt brings modern ballistic engineering to a classic cartridge. Loaded with a 225-grain Flex Tip Expanding bullet, these rounds deliver the performance characteristics that made the LEVERevolution line a game-changer for hunters and sport shooters who run lever guns and handguns in the same caliber.
The FTX bullet design solves a problem that limited lever-gun performance for over a century. Traditional ammunition for tubular magazines used blunt or rounded nose bullets for safety, but they sacrificed ballistic efficiency. Hornady's elastomer-tipped FTX bullet compresses safely on impact with the primer of the round in front of it, yet the pointed profile gives you a significantly higher ballistic coefficient. This translates directly to flatter shooting and better downrange velocity retention compared to conventional flat-point loads.
Muzzle velocity reaches 960 feet per second with 460 foot-pounds of energy. Modern propellants deliver that performance at standard pressure levels without requiring extra recoil or pressure spikes, so these rounds function smoothly in both older and newer firearms. You're looking at up to 40% more energy delivery than traditional lever-gun ammo, which makes a real difference at hunting distances.
While engineered for lever-action rifles, this load works equally well in .45 Long Colt revolvers. The FTX design's compact footprint and Flex Tip safety make it suitable for both platforms, giving you versatility whether you're running a Marlin 1894 or a single-action wheelgun.
Yes. LEVERevolution ammo is purpose-designed to work in both platforms. The polymer Flex Tip bullet is safe and effective in revolver cylinders and lever-action tubular magazines. You can keep the same ammunition on hand for both firearms, which simplifies logistics if you run a revolver and rifle combo.
The FTX bullet's pointed shape and elastomer tip deliver a higher ballistic coefficient, which means flatter trajectory and better energy retention at distance. At the same time, the soft tip compresses safely in tubular magazines without risking primer detonation. You get up to 40% more energy than traditional flat-nose .45 Long Colt loads, all while maintaining magazine safety.
Hornady publishes performance data from a 4-3/4-inch test barrel, which is standard revolver length. If you're shooting from a lever-action rifle with a longer barrel, you'll generally see velocity gains of 200 to 300 feet per second due to the extended barrel length and increased burn time.
LEVERevolution ammo has been proven reliable across a wide range of lever-action rifles. Some vintage guns may benefit from a newer magazine follower for optimal function of the last round, but the ammunition itself is safe and compatible with conventional lever-gun designs.
| UPC | 090255927924 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 92792 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Long Colt |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 225Gr |
| Length | 3.1500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | FlexTip |
| Shipping Weight | 1.05 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 1.60 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 225 |
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