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HORNADY 45201 45 CAL .452 250 GR FTX (450 BUSHMASTER) 50 CT.
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SKU: 45201-090255452013
Overview
Designed for handloaders working with lever-action and handgun platforms, this Hornady FTX bullet is intended to bring tipped-bullet performance to applications where tubular magazines are a factor. The Flex Tip design is presented as a way to support use in those magazines while addressing the limitations Hornady notes with conventional hollow point pistol bullets at higher velocities. It is a practical option for shooters building loads around .45 caliber, .452 diameter, 250-grain projectiles for hunting or field use where controlled expansion and penetration are part of the goal. Load data should be verified through a reloading manual or the powder manufacturer’s website before use.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Ftx Design
Is described as safe to
.452 Caliber,
250 grain, 450 Bushmaster applications
Uses Hornady
Flex Tip technology for handgun
Aimed Lever
Gun enthusiasts seeking accuracy, power,
Product Includes
50 bullets per box for
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.
- Intended for handgun use with Hornady's Flex Tip technology.
- Product listing advises checking a reloading manual or powder manufacturer for load data.
Best Used For
- Lever-action rifle owners loading tubular magazines with a safe tipped bullet design.
- Hunters seeking a .45 caliber bullet for lever-gun use and reloading.
- Shooters wanting a projectile described for accuracy, power, and long-range performance.
- Reloaders who follow published load data and consult manuals before assembling ammunition.
Specifications
| Bullet Diameter | .452 |
|---|---|
| Bullet Type | FTX |
| Bullet Weight | 250 GR |
| Caliber | 45 CAL |
| Compatible Cartridge | 450 BUSHMASTER |
| Quantity | 50 CT. |
| Specifications Note | Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufacturers website for load data. |
Pros
- FTX design is described as safe to load in tubular magazines.
- Made for .452 caliber, 250 grain, 450 Bushmaster applications.
- Uses Hornady Flex Tip technology for handgun and lever gun use.
- Aimed at lever gun enthusiasts seeking accuracy, power, and long-range performance.
- Product includes 50 bullets per box for reloading convenience.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for reloading use, so it requires load data from a reloading manual or powder manufacturer before use.
- The product is intended for .45 caliber/.452 250 gr FTX applications, which makes it a specialized component rather than a general-purpose bullet.
- The description emphasizes lever-gun and tubular-magazine compatibility, so it is not presented as a universal option for all firearm platforms.
- Performance claims are tied to the FTX/Flex Tip design, but the listing does not provide detailed technical specifications beyond the product name and description.
Suggested Comparisons
- .45 caliber bullets
- Lever-gun ammunition components
- Handgun bullets
- Reloading components
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading manual
- Powder scale
- Bullet puller
- Cartridge case storage box
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this bullet designed for?
This is a Hornady FTX bullet in .452 caliber, 250 grain, listed for 450 Bushmaster use. The product description says Hornady FTX bullets were developed to improve lever gun ballistics and also uses the same Flex Tip technology for handguns.
Can these bullets be used in tubular magazines?
Yes. The description states the tipped bullet is safe to load in tubular magazines.
What comes in the package?
The product is sold as a 50 count box.
Does Hornady provide load data with this product?
No load data is included in the description. The product notes say to check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufacturer’s website for load data.
What performance claims are supported by the source information?
The source says these bullets are intended to provide accuracy, power, and long-range performance in lever guns, and that the Flex Tip design addresses the expansion concerns described for hollow point pistol bullets at higher velocities. No additional performance details are provided.