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HORNADY 35745 38 CAL .357 140 GR FTX 100 CT.
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SKU: 35745-090255357455
Overview
Hornady’s Flex Tip design is intended for shooters who want a tipped bullet option for .357 caliber handgun or lever-gun loads without compromising safe use in tubular magazines. It is aimed at hunters and reloaders looking to pair this bullet style with lever-action firearms, where standard hollow points can expand too quickly at higher velocities. The package contains 100 bullets, making it a practical component choice for developing loads or maintaining a supply for the range and field. Load data should be verified through a reloading manual or powder manufacturer before use.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Flex Tip
Design is safe for loading
.357 Caliber
Handloading applications
140 Grain
FTX bullet offered in a
Designed Support
Lever gun use with tipped-bullet
Suitable Handgun
Lever gun Flex Tip applications
Key Features
- Hornady FTX bullets are designed for lever gun ballistics.
- Flex Tip technology is safe to load in tubular magazines.
- Intended to deliver accuracy, power, and long-range performance.
- Uses the same Flex Tip technology Hornady offers for handguns.
- Pack contains 100 bullets in .38 caliber, .357 diameter, 140 grain weight.
Best Used For
- Lever-action handgun owners loading tubular magazines with tipped bullets
- Hunters seeking handgun loads designed around higher-velocity lever action use
- Reloaders following published data for .357 caliber 140 grain FTX bullets
- Shooters wanting Flex Tip technology in a handgun-compatible bullet design
Specifications
| Bullet Caliber | .357 |
|---|---|
| Bullet Type | FTX |
| Bullet Weight | 140 GR |
| Quantity | 100 CT |
| Specifications | Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufactures website for load data. |
Pros
- Flex Tip design is safe for loading in tubular magazines.
- Made for .357 caliber handloading applications.
- 140 grain FTX bullet offered in a 100-count box.
- Designed to support lever gun use with tipped-bullet performance.
- Suitable for handgun and lever gun Flex Tip applications.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed around lever-gun use and tubular magazines, so it is not a general-purpose bullet choice for every .357 application.
- The product description emphasizes performance at lever-action velocities; users should verify load data in a reloading manual or powder manufacturer resources before use.
- As a tipped bullet design, it is intended to address the limitations of typical hollow-point pistol bullets, which means it may not match the preferences of shooters looking for a conventional hollow-point profile.
- This is a component for handloading, so results depend on the specific firearm, load data, and reloading setup rather than the bullet alone.
Suggested Comparisons
- .357 caliber handgun bullets
- Lever gun ammunition components
- Tipped bullets for tubular magazines
- Reloading bullets for revolvers
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading manual
- Powder scale
- Bullet puller
- Cartridge case gauge
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Hornady 35745 .38 caliber .357 140 gr FTX product intended for?
It is an FTX bullet designed for lever gun and handgun use, with Hornady noting that the Flex Tip design was developed to work with tubular magazines and lever-action firearms.
Is this bullet safe to load in tubular magazines?
Yes. The product description specifically says the tipped bullet is safe to load in tubular magazines.
What does Hornady say the FTX design changes for lever guns?
Hornady says the FTX bullets were created to provide a new level of performance for lever guns, with accuracy, power, and long-range performance highlighted in the description.
Does the product include load data?
No load data is provided in the product details. The description directs you to check your reloading manual or the powder manufacturer’s website for load data.
How many bullets are included in the box?
The product title lists 100 count, so the package contains 100 bullets.