HORNADY - 45 LONG COLT - 225 GR - FLEXTIP - 20 RDS/BOX

Yes. The defining innovation of the LEVERevolution line is the patented elastomer Flex Tip (FTX) bullet, which compresses safely under the spring pressure of a tubular magazine without risk of primer ignition. Traditional spitzer or pointed bullets are unsafe in tubular magazines because their tips can contact the primer of the round ahead — the soft FTX tip eliminates that hazard entirely while still providing an aerodynamically efficient profile and reliable expansion on impact.

Hornady LEVERevolution 45 Long Colt is compatible with both lever-action rifles and revolvers chambered in 45 Long Colt (also called .45 Colt). The 960 fps muzzle velocity listed is typically measured from a rifle-length barrel; expect moderately lower velocity from a revolver's shorter barrel. Always verify that your specific revolver is rated for standard 45 Colt pressures, and avoid using this ammunition in older, lower-strength firearms unless confirmed safe by a qualified gunsmith.

Yes, the Hornady 225-grain FTX load is a capable deer hunting round at appropriate distances. The FTX bullet is designed to expand reliably through a wide velocity range, delivering controlled expansion and good energy retention. For most lever-action rifles, ethical hunting distances on deer-sized game are generally considered to be within 150 yards, where the cartridge retains sufficient velocity for reliable bullet expansion and adequate terminal energy. Its flatter trajectory compared to traditional 45 Colt loads gives you a meaningful advantage at those intermediate ranges.