.308 | 135gr | Hornady FTX
by Hornady · See details on brand website
The Hornady FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) bullet revolutionized lever-action ammunition with its safe, soft elastomer tip that prevents primer detonation in tubular magazines. This design allows lever-action rifles to shoot pointed bullets for the first time, dramatically improving ballistic performance over traditional flat or round nose designs. The InterLock ring ensures jacket-core integrity while the Flex Tip initiates consistent expansion across a wide velocity range. The FTX is ideal for lever-action calibers like .30-30 Winchester, .45-70 Government, and .444 Marlin, making these classic hunting rifles more effective at extended ranges.
Specifications
Weight
135 gr (8.75 g)
Diameter
0.308″ (7.82 mm)
Sectional Density
0.203
BC G1
0.274
Type
FTX
Min. Twist
1:14.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .308 | 135gr | FTX are available in the following cartridges:
.308 Win.
.300 HAM'R
.300 WSM
7.5 x 55 Swiss
.300 PRC
.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
.30 R Blaser
.300 Weath. Mag.
.300 Win. Mag.
.308 Norma Mag.
7.62 x 39 (.308) Russian
.30 Nosler
.300 Blaser Mag.
.308 Marlin Express
.300 Norma Mag.
.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey
.30-06 Spring.
.30-30 Win.
.300 H&H Mag.
7.82 Warbird
.30 BR
.300 Savage
.300 Lapua Mag.
7.62 UKM
.300 CR
.30 TC
.30 Super Fl. H&H
.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
.30-06 R Stief
.300 RCM
7.62 x 53 R Fin.
7.5 x 54 mm MAS
.30-06 Ackley Improved
.30-40 Krag
.30-378 Weath. Mag.
.308 Win. Ackley Improved
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
.308 | 135gr | HPBT MatchKing
Sierra · 135gr · BC 0.39
.308 | 130gr | Hot-Cor
Speer · 130gr · BC 0.248
.308 | 130gr | PP SN
Woodleigh · 130gr · BC 0.302
.308 | 140gr | MonoFlex
Hornady · 140gr · BC 0.295
.308 | 135gr | Kodiak SP SPBC
Alaska Bullet Works · 135gr · BC 0.327
.308 | 140gr | MPG
Barnes · 140gr · BC 0.339
.308 | 140gr | Custom Competition
Nosler · 140gr · BC 0.396
.311 | 130gr | Soft Point
Norma · 130gr · BC 0.3
.308 | 130gr | Soft Point
Norma · 130gr · BC 0.3
.308 | 130gr | Varmint Hollow Point
Speer · 130gr · BC 0.263
.308 | 135gr | Target FB
Berger · 135gr · BC 0.367
.308 | 135gr | VarmintKing
Sierra · 135gr · BC 0.308
Community Load Data for .308 | 135gr | FTX
Loads for .308 | 135gr | FTX from our community:
2 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N130 | 17.7 | 43.0 | 2.758 | 59413 (99%) | 2756 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Vihtavuori N540 | 20.1 | 56.0 | 3.238 | 53629 (91%) | 2877 |