Hornady 45218 .452 Caliber 225 Grain FTX Reloading Bullets, 100 Count

Hornady 45218 FTX handgun bullets are designed for reloaders who want dependable expansion, reliable weight retention, and consistent accuracy from .45 caliber ammunition. Each 225 grain bullet features Hornady’s patented Flex Tip eXpanding polymer tip, which initiates expansion across a broad range of impact velocities. The tip is compressed into the bullet upon impact, helping the projectile expand and transfer energy efficiently, including at lower velocities. This design supports a controlled expansion profile and a substantial temporary cavity for effective terminal performance.
The Hornady FTX bullet combines a copper jacket with a lead core and an InterLock Ring that mechanically secures the core and jacket together. This construction helps maintain bullet integrity during penetration while promoting consistent weight retention. A cannelure adds versatility for compatible reloading applications, and the .452-inch bullet diameter is suited for appropriate .45 caliber handgun loads. Reloaders should always consult current load data and verify compatibility with their firearm, brass, powder, primer, and seating depth before use.
A secant ogive profile contributes to stable flight, a flat trajectory, and excellent accuracy potential. Hornady also uses a heavy jacket over the bullet shank to complement the proven InterLock design and support dependable performance. With a .145 ballistic coefficient and .157 sectional density, these bullets provide a balanced combination of aerodynamic efficiency and penetration characteristics. Hornady 45218 FTX reloading bullets are packaged as 100 projectiles per box and are intended for handloading applications where precision, reliable feeding, and consistent terminal performance are important.

Features:

• Bullet Type: Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) handgun bullet

• Bullet Caliber: .45 caliber

• Bullet Diameter: .452 inch

• Bullet Weight: 225 grains

• Jacket Material: Copper

• Bullet Tip Material: Polymer

• Core Material: Lead

• InterLock Ring: Mechanically locks the core and jacket together for enhanced weight retention

• Ogive Profile: Secant design supports stability, flat trajectories, and accuracy

• Cannelure: Yes

• Coefficient: .145

• Sectional Density: .157

• Quantity: 100 bullets per box

• Type: Reloading bullets