The Hornady FTX 35 caliber 165gr Flex Tip eXpanding bullet (Hornady part no. 3502) revolutionized lever-gun ballistics by bringing tipped-bullet accuracy and long-range performance to rifles with tubular magazines. Traditional pointed bullets are unsafe to load nose-to-primer in a tube, but Hornady’s soft, flexible polymer tip solves that problem while still improving ballistic coefficient over a standard flat or round nose. Lever-action shooters loading 35-caliber cartridges get a genuine performance upgrade without sacrificing magazine safety.

Key Specifications

• Sized for 35 caliber (.355) rifle cartridges, matching popular lever-action chamberings.
• Weighs 165 grains, a solid mid-weight choice for 35-caliber lever-gun loads.
• Features Hornady’s Flex Tip design, safe for tubular magazines while improving ballistic coefficient over a flat nose.
• Packaged 100 bullets per box, sized for serious handloading volume.
• Measures approximately 4.65 inches overall, a dimension handloaders can check against magazine length and seating depth.
• Ships at a packaged weight of approximately 2.46 lb, useful for estimating freight on larger orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet safe for tubular magazines? Yes, the Flex Tip design is built specifically for safe use in lever-action tubular magazines.

What caliber is this bullet? It’s a 35 caliber (.355 diameter) rifle bullet.

How many bullets come in a box? Each box contains 100 bullets.

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