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FTX 30 CALIBER (.308") .308 MARLIN EXPRESS PTBT RIFLE BULLETS Reviews & Ratings

Hornady® FTX® bullets revolutionized lever gun ballistics, creating a new level of performance for these popular firearms. Lever gun enthusiasts can now harness the accuracy, power and long-range performance of a tipped bullet that's safe to load in tubular magazines.

Hornady® offers the same Flex Tip® technology for handguns that revolutionized lever guns. Typical hollow point pistol bullets deliver good performance at modest velocities, but have a tendency to expand too quickly and sacrifice penetration at the higher velocities achieved with lever action guns.

FEATURES

PATENTED FLEX TIP® BULLET TECHNOLOGY: Upon impact, the soft tip compresses into the bullet, initiating immediate expansion across a wide range of velocities. Safe to shoot in tubular magazines as well as any other firearm.
INTERLOCK® RING: The one-piece, high antimony lead core of the FTX® is mechanically locked to the jacket with an InterLock ring. This, along with a specially designed jacket, results in reliable performance and maximum weight retention for deep penetration on large or heavy-bodied game animals.
BALLISTICALLY EFFICIENT SECANT OGIVE: Pioneered by Hornady,® the secant ogive profile delivers stability, flat trajectories and amazing accuracy.
SPECIALLY ENGINEERED JACKET: The heavy jacket over the shank of the bullet combined with Hornady’s proven InterLock® design controls expansion and enhances accuracy.

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Reviews Summary

Customers rave about the accuracy and effectiveness of the FTX 30 Caliber bullets, noting their quick drop on target and consistency in size and weight. Many appreciate the ease of reloading and recommend these bullets for hunting various game. However, there's a mention of the necessity to adjust brass length for optimal use, which could be a consideration for new users.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Accuracy and Performance

80%

Reviewers consistently praise the accuracy and performance of the FTX 30 Caliber bullets, highlighting their effectiveness for hunting deer and other game. Many mention successful shots resulting in immediate game drop and the bullets' reliable performance within specific yardage.

Reloading Experience

70%

The ease of reloading these bullets is commonly mentioned, with users finding them simple to load and effective once optimized for their specific firearms. Some users note the necessity to trim brass for proper fit, which may require additional effort for new reloaders.

Versatility Across Firearms

60%

Many reviewers express satisfaction with the bullets' compatibility with various firearms, particularly lever-action rifles. Users report positive results from different calibers, showcasing the versatility of the FTX bullets in various hunting scenarios.

Price and Availability

50%

The bullets are noted for being reasonably priced, especially during periods of high demand and low availability that some users experienced. Reviewers feel they offer good value for money, especially for rare calibers during shortages.

Consistent Quality

55%

The consistency in size and weight of the bullets is frequently highlighted, instilling confidence among users about their reliability for accurate shooting and performance in the field.

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Bucks stop here

I reload and hunt deer and hogs with this bullet. I use my .450 Marlin lever rifle. Never had an animal go more than 50 yards. Most drop on the spot. This is a very accurate round. I have never taken a shot beyond 125 yards with this rifle. Never required more than one round. If your rifle uses .458 diam. bullets this is the round you should be using. I am pleased.

Great Bullet

Very accurate bullet. Easy to load. Recently Hornady attempted to force the experimental gene injection onto their employees. They changed their tune but lied about their initial position, saying they were merely giving their employees the option. For now I'm glad they changed their stance, but we need more companies to do the right the thing on the first try and not have to change their tune once the people insist on their freedom. Anyway, good bullets.

Hot rod bullet for the old 45 colt!!!!!

Im hooked on these 225 grain FTX projectiles from Hornady. I load these for my Marlin 1894 in 45 (Long) Colt, and that Rifle loves em. It feeds them perfectly and shoots them accurately. I know a lot of 45 colt shooters dont like this bullet, due you have to trim your brass back to about 1.215- 1.225, to accommodate the extra length of the projectile. But I have no issue with that, just leaves more of these beauties for me :-) And during this CONTROLLA VIRUS panic buying ammo shortage, this is about the only 45 colt projectiles you can find readily, and I dont mind one bit. Theyre priced reasonably well and shoot even better. I load these to 1.645 C.O.A.L. With cases trimmed back to 1.220 over 9.5gns of Longshot powder for standard loads, and also load some up a little hotter around the 20,000psi range. I dont like loading up to Ruger Blackhawk levels like some folks do with their lever guns, but thats just me, 1400fps with about 1000 ft/lbs of energy is A1 ok by me. But these bullets loaded to the right velocity will drop just about any creature in the USA, within 50 yards, and these projectiles do their intended purpose when they strike a soft target, and thats penetrate, expand, and dump their energy into target. Love these projectiles, so does my Marlin 94, and thats why I have a nice little stock pile of them at hand. I recommend to anyone with a 45 colt lever gun or revolver.

Great bullet

Using 39.2 grn of H110 I can clover leaf groups at 50 and keep a 1 group at 100 out of my bushmaster AR15.

Hard to get but worth the wait

Easy to load properly flat shooting consistent in size and weight fun to shoot works well in a lever action gun

FTX 30-30 160 gr works great for my 3006

Started reloading for my 30-06 2 years ago to try it, have refined the reload and tested to just under 2900 FPS and ended up with a round I would recommend to any deer hunter for 50 to 200 yards flat shooting ! My reload has a 1 inch drop from dead on at100yrds to 200yrds out!!!!!!!!! Super knock down power was shown on 5 white tail bucks at 150 to 200yrds.

Explosive

I used these in a inline with great accuracy using BH 209 T/C doe never even knew what hit her. But no Blood. Second deer was shoot with 460 S&W T/c with MGA barrel again very accurate 2700fps. Hit an Ohio Buck at 75 yards ran 30 yards and fell over. Again no blood to trail even in snow for the first 15 yards.