.458 | 325gr | 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
325 gr (21.06 g)
Diameter
0.458″ (11.63 mm)
Sectional Density
0.221
BC G1
0.23
Type
FTX
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Load recipes using .458 | 325gr | FTX are available in the following cartridges:
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Community Load Data for .458 | 325gr | FTX
Loads for .458 | 325gr | FTX from our community:
5 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .458 SOCOM | Shooters World SBR SOCOM | 16.0 | 36.5 | 2.260 | 33295 (95%) | 1732 |
| .458 Win.Mag. | Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N130 | 25.6 | 70.5 | 3.295 | 45844 (74%) | 2490 |
| .45-70 Govt. | Vihtavuori N120 | 16.0 | 43.2 | 2.587 | 31024 (97%) | 1831 |
| .45-70 Govt. | Vihtavuori N120 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.587 | 26963 (85%) | 1745 |
| .45-70 Govt. | Reload Swiss RS 14 | 19.1 | ••.• | 2.550 | 27209 (85%) | 1273 |