.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:
.30-06 Spring.
.308 Win.
.30-30 Ackley Improved
.300 HAM'R
.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
7.5 x 55 Swiss
.300 PRC
.30 R Blaser
.300 Weath. Mag.
.300 Norma Mag.
.300 Win. Mag.
.308 Norma Mag.
7.62 x 39 (.308) Russian
.30 Nosler
.300 Blaser Mag.
.308 Marlin Express
.308 Win. Ackley Improved
.30-378 Weath. Mag.
.300 H&H Mag.
.307 Win.
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 Fl. N.E. Purdey
.300 WSM
.30-30 Win.
.303 Savage
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
.308 | 140gr | RRLP
Barnes · 140gr · BC 0.339
.308 | 140gr | MonoFlex
Hornady · 140gr · BC 0.295
.308 | 140gr | Custom Competition
Nosler · 140gr · BC 0.396
.308 | 139gr | FMJ
Prvi Partizan · 139gr · BC 0.36
.308 | 135gr | VarmintKing
Sierra · 135gr · BC 0.308
.308 | 135gr | Kodiak SP SPBC
Alaska Bullet Works · 135gr · BC 0.327
.308 | 130gr | Hot-Cor
Speer · 130gr · BC 0.248
.308 | 130gr | SP
Hornady · 130gr · BC 0.295
.308 | 140gr | MPG
Barnes · 140gr · BC 0.339
.308 | 131gr | EDH
THAC · 131gr
.311 | 130gr | Soft Point
Norma · 130gr · BC 0.3
.308 | 130gr | Soft Point
Norma · 130gr · BC 0.3
Community Load Data for .308 | 135gr | FTX
Loads for .308 | 135gr | FTX from our community:
3 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N130 | 17.7 | 43.0 | 2.758 | 59413 (99%) | 2756 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N540 | 20.1 | 56.0 | 3.238 | 53629 (91%) | 2877 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N120 | 18.0 | 40.0 | 2.800 | 9 (0%) | 2749 |