Hornady LEVERevolution .450 Marlin 325gr FTX 20rd

Description

The Hornady LEVERevolution .450 Marlin rounds bring real innovation to big bore lever action shooting. If you've worked with traditional .450 Marlin ammunition, you know it can be effective but limited at distance. These rounds use Hornady's patented Flex Tip (FTX) bullet design, which compresses safely into the projectile upon impact rather than getting flattened against the primer of the next round in your magazine. This means you get a sleeker, aerodynamic profile that actually works in a tubular magazine.

What Makes These LEVERevolution Rounds Different

The polymer-tipped FTX bullet delivers significantly better ballistics than conventional flat-point .450 loads. You're looking at up to 250 feet per second faster velocity compared to traditional designs, which translates directly to flatter trajectories downrange and better energy retention at distance. At 2,225 fps with 3,572 foot-pounds of muzzle energy from a 325-grain bullet, these rounds give you the kind of downrange performance that older .450 ammunition simply couldn't match. The higher ballistic coefficient means you maintain energy much better at 100 yards and beyond.

Reliable Performance in Your Rifle

These are new production rounds loaded in reloadable brass cases with non-corrosive boxer primers. Hornady built these specifically for lever action rifles and modern propellants ensure consistent velocity and reliable ignition. The FTX design also provides controlled expansion across a wide range of velocities, which matters if you're hunting different-sized game or shooting at varying distances. The InterLock ring in the bullet design keeps the jacket and core bonded together for deep penetration and weight retention.

Note that some rifles may need a newer magazine follower to reliably feed the last round from the magazine due to the FTX's different profile. This is worth checking with older rifles or if you experience any feeding issues.