The Hornady LEVERevolution .45 Colt 225gr FTX (Hornady part no. 92792) is a .45 Colt load that drives a 225-grain FTX bullet. Hornady designs its LEVERevolution line for lever action rifles and revolvers around the patented elastomer Flex Tip technology of its FTX and MonoFlex bullets. Hornady says those bullets are safe to use in tubular magazines and carry higher ballistic coefficients for a flatter trajectory than conventional bullets. Modern propellants are matched to the load for maximum muzzle velocity at conventional pressures. Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for the lever gun shooter who wants more downrange energy.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Colt, the designation Hornady lists for this LEVERevolution load.
• The bullet weighs 225 grains, the weight Hornady loads in this item.
• The bullet is the FTX, one of the two bullets Hornady builds with its Flex Tip technology.
• The tip uses patented elastomer Flex Tip technology, which Hornady says provides higher ballistic coefficients than traditional flat point loads.
• The load is safe in tubular magazines, according to Hornady, which is the point of the elastomer tip on a lever gun.
• The powder is a modern propellant, which Hornady says gives maximum muzzle velocity at conventional pressures.
• Muzzle velocity is 960 fps from a 4.75-inch test barrel, the figure Hornady publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 460 ft-lb from the same 4.75-inch test barrel, the starting point for judging terminal performance.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 855 fps in Hornady’s published data, a measure of how well the bullet holds its speed.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a convenient count for sighting in and a day of hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much performance does the 225gr FTX add over a flat point load? Hornady says the Flex Tip technology provides velocity increases of up to 250 fps over traditional flat point loads, and that LEVERevolution ammunition delivers up to 40% more energy than traditional flat point bullets.

Is LEVERevolution only for lever action rifles? Hornady describes the line as a breakthrough in ammo design for lever action rifles and revolvers.

Can I load this in a tubular magazine? Yes. Hornady states that the FTX and MonoFlex bullets of the LEVERevolution line are safe to use in tubular magazines, thanks to the elastomer Flex Tip.

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