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HORNADY 44105 44 CAL .430 225 GR FTX 100 CT.
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SKU: 44105-090255481051
Overview
Designed for reloaders working with lever-action handguns and tubular-magazine firearms, this bullet uses Hornady’s Flex Tip technology to support tipped-bullet performance in a format suited to those platforms. It is intended for shooters who want a balance of accuracy, power, and longer-range capability without relying on a traditional hollow point design. The product is aimed at those loading for hunting or field use where controlled expansion and penetration are important considerations. Load data should be verified through a reloading manual or powder manufacturer before use.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Lever Gun
FTX bullet technology
Safe Load
In tubular magazines
Tipped Bullet
Format supports lever-action use
Intended Balance
Accuracy, power, and long-range performance
Suitable Handgun
Hornady Flex Tip technology
Key Features
- Hornady FTX bullets are designed for lever gun ballistics.
- Flex Tip technology is safe to load in tubular magazines.
- Tipped bullet design supports accuracy, power, and long-range performance.
- Hornady applies the same Flex Tip technology to handgun bullets.
- Product includes 100 bullets in .44 caliber, .430 diameter, 225 grain weight.
Best Used For
- Lever-action rifle owners loading tubular magazines with a tipped bullet design
- Hunters seeking a .44 caliber option for lever gun handloads and practice
- Reloaders following published load data for Hornady FTX bullet applications
- Shooters wanting handgun or lever-gun Flex Tip technology in .44 caliber
Specifications
| Bullet Caliber | 44 Cal |
|---|---|
| Bullet Diameter | .430 |
| Bullet Type | FTX |
| Bullet Weight | 225 gr |
| Quantity | 100 ct |
| Specifications Note | Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufactures website for load data. |
Pros
- Designed for lever gun applications with FTX bullet technology
- Safe to load in tubular magazines
- Tipped bullet format supports lever-action use
- Intended to balance accuracy, power, and long-range performance
- Suitable for handgun use with Hornady Flex Tip technology
- Pack includes 100 bullets for reloading
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for lever-action use in tubular magazines, so it is not a general-purpose bullet choice for every .44 caliber application.
- The product description emphasizes performance benefits, but actual results depend on using appropriate load data and following a reloading manual.
- This is a component for handloading, so it requires compatible reloading equipment and careful load development.
- The tipped design is intended to address limitations of typical hollow point pistol bullets at higher velocities, which makes it a more specialized option than standard bullets.
Suggested Comparisons
- Handgun bullets
- Lever gun ammunition components
- Reloading bullets
- Tubular magazine-safe projectiles
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading manual
- Bullet puller
- Powder scale
- Case trimmer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Hornady 44 Cal .430 225 gr FTX bullet intended for?
It is described as an FTX bullet designed for lever guns and lever-action firearms, with Flex Tip technology intended for use in tubular magazines.
Can this bullet be loaded in tubular magazines?
Yes. The product description says the tipped bullet is safe to load in tubular magazines.
Is load data included with this product?
No. The long description says to check your reloading manual or the powder manufacturer’s website for load data.
What does Hornady say about the FTX design compared with typical hollow point pistol bullets?
Hornady says typical hollow point pistol bullets can expand too quickly and sacrifice penetration at the higher velocities achieved with lever action guns, while the FTX design is presented as a tipped alternative for that platform.
How many bullets are included in the box?
The product title lists 100 count.