Description

Hornady LEVERevolution ammunition in .45 Long Colt loads a 225-grain Flex Tip Expanding (FTX) bullet intended for lever-action rifles and compatible revolvers. The cartridge is supplied in 20-round boxes and is marketed for field use, including medium-game hunting and general lever-gun applications. The design uses a polymer flex tip to deliver a higher ballistic coefficient while remaining safe for tubular magazines when handled according to the manufacturer’s storage guidance.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .45 Long Colt.
• Bullet weight is 225 grains.
• Bullet design is a Flex Tip (polymer-tipped) expanding projectile.
• Rounds per box: 20 rounds.
• Boxes per case: 10 boxes, totaling 200 rounds per case.
• Case material is brass.
• This load is listed as reloadable.
• Intended application: hunting (medium game) and general lever-gun use.
• Safe for use in tubular magazines with the manufacturer caution to avoid extended storage in tubular magazines to prevent tip deformation.

LEVERevolution FTX loads are built to combine a lever-gun-friendly profile with improved external ballistics and controlled expansion. The polymer-tipped bullet form factor provides a streamlined profile for flatter trajectories compared with traditional flat-point lever-gun loads, while the expanding design addresses terminal performance for field use. This offering is suitable for shooters who rely on dependable, purpose-built ammunition for lever-action rifles and compatible revolvers.