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HORNADY 45218 45 CAL .452 225 GR FTX (45 COLT) 100 CT.
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SKU: 45218-090255452181
Overview
Designed for reloaders working with .45 Colt handguns, this Hornady FTX bullet uses Flex Tip technology to support tipped-bullet performance in a format intended for tubular magazines. It is aimed at shooters who want a bullet option suited to lever-gun style ballistics while also addressing the limitations described for typical hollow point pistol bullets at higher velocities. The 225-grain, .452-diameter profile is offered in a 100-count box, making it a practical choice for building out a supply for range work or load development. As with any reloading component, load data should be verified through a reloading manual or powder manufacturer resources before use.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Ftx Design
Is safe to load in
Intended .45
Colt handloads in 45 caliber
225-grain Bullet
Weight suits a range of
Flex Tip
Technology is offered for handgun
Pack Includes
100 bullets for reloading convenience
Key Features
- Hornady FTX bullets with Flex Tip technology for handgun use.
- Designed for .45 caliber, .452 diameter, 225 grain loads.
- Intended for .45 Colt applications.
- Safe to load in tubular magazines.
- Built for lever gun use and lever-action performance.
- Sold in a 100-count package.
Best Used For
- Lever-action handgun reloaders using tubular magazines and seeking a tipped bullet design
- Hunters loading .45 Colt cartridges for handgun applications with Flex Tip technology
- Shooters wanting a bullet option suited to higher-velocity lever-action handgun loads
- Reloaders who follow published load data and verify recipes before assembling ammunition
Specifications
| Bullet Diameter | .452 |
|---|---|
| Bullet Type | FTX |
| Bullet Weight | 225 gr |
| Cartridge | 45 Colt |
| Quantity | 100 ct |
| Specifications Notes | Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufacturers website for load data. |
Pros
- FTX design is safe to load in tubular magazines.
- Intended for .45 Colt handloads in 45 caliber applications.
- 225-grain bullet weight suits a range of reloading needs.
- Flex Tip technology is offered for handgun use.
- Pack includes 100 bullets for reloading convenience.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Load data is not provided here; Hornady directs users to a reloading manual or powder manufacturer website before use.
- The FTX design is presented as a tipped bullet intended for tubular magazines, so it is purpose-built rather than a general-purpose handgun bullet.
- The description emphasizes lever-gun and handgun use, but does not provide specific ballistic figures or performance data for comparison.
- This is a 100-count component box, so it is suited to reloaders rather than ready-to-shoot ammunition.
Suggested Comparisons
- Handgun bullets
- Lever-action rifle bullets
- Reloading components
- Tubular magazine-safe ammunition components
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading manual
- Powder scale
- Bullet puller
- Cartridge case storage box
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Hornady FTX bullet intended for?
It is a .452, 225 grain FTX bullet in .45 Colt, offered as a 100-count package. The product description says Hornady FTX bullets are designed to work with lever guns and handguns using Flex Tip technology.
Can these bullets be used in tubular magazines?
Yes. The description states the tipped bullet is safe to load in tubular magazines.
What does Hornady say the Flex Tip design is meant to improve?
The product description says the Flex Tip technology is intended to support accuracy, power, and long-range performance in lever guns.
Does Hornady provide load data with this product?
No load data is provided in the product text. The description directs you to check your reloading manual or the powder manufacturer’s website for load data.
Is this a complete ammunition load or just bullets?
This product is listed as bullets only: Hornady 45218 .452 225 gr FTX (.45 Colt), 100 count.