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Hornady Critical Defense 45 Colt 185 Grain FTX Ammo - 20 Rounds$31.11
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Hornady LEVERevolution 45 Colt ammunition is purpose-built for lever-action rifle shooters who want modern ballistics from a classic cartridge. This 225-grain FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) load delivers 900 fps muzzle velocity and 405 ft-lbs of energy, engineered to cycle reliably through tubular magazines while providing the terminal performance you'd expect from a modern hunting round. If you shoot .45 Colt lever guns—whether for hunting, sport shooting, or backcountry work—LEVERevolution ammo bridges the gap between traditional lever-gun ballistics and contemporary projectile technology.
The Flex Tip bullet is the key innovation here. Traditional hollow-point or soft-point rounds can't safely feed through tubular magazines because the exposed tip can compress during feeding and cause unpredictable chamber pressures. Hornady's elastomer Flex Tip solves that problem: it's safe in the magazine, but it expands reliably on impact to deliver controlled expansion across the effective range. Combined with the bullet's higher ballistic coefficient, you get a flatter trajectory and better retained energy downrange than older-style .45 Colt loads.
Loaded in new Hornady brass, each box contains 20 rounds—what you'd expect from a premium domestic manufacturer. Whether you're hunting medium game, taking longer shots across open country, or simply putting accurate rounds downrange at the range, LEVERevolution ammo performs without the need for hand-loads or workarounds.
| Caliber | 45 Colt (Long Colt) |
| Bullet Weight | 225 Grains |
| Bullet Type | FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 405 ft-lbs |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
Yes. The Flex Tip bullet is designed specifically to be safe in tubular magazines. Unlike traditional hollow-point rounds, the elastomer tip won't compress dangerously during feeding, so you get reliable feeding and predictable chamber pressures.
This is standard .45 Colt ammunition and will chamber in any rifle or revolver chambered in .45 Colt (Long Colt). Check your firearm's manual to confirm .45 Colt compatibility.
LEVERevolution uses a modern Flex Tip bullet with a higher ballistic coefficient, which means flatter trajectory and better energy retention downrange compared to traditional .45 Colt loads. The 225-grain weight at 900 fps is within standard .45 Colt performance ranges, but the bullet design itself delivers improved expansion and accuracy.
Each box contains new Hornady brass cases loaded with fresh components.
SKU: 119717837 • Width: 2.5in • Height: 2in • Depth: 3.1in • Weight: 1.06oz
Availability: In Stock
Hornady LEVERevolution 45 Colt ammunition is purpose-built for lever-action rifle shooters who want modern ballistics from a classic cartridge. This 225-grain FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) load delivers 900 fps muzzle velocity and 405 ft-lbs of energy, engineered to cycle reliably through tubular magazines while providing the terminal performance you'd expect from a modern hunting round. If you shoot .45 Colt lever guns—whether for hunting, sport shooting, or backcountry work—LEVERevolution ammo bridges the gap between traditional lever-gun ballistics and contemporary projectile technology.
The Flex Tip bullet is the key innovation here. Traditional hollow-point or soft-point rounds can't safely feed through tubular magazines because the exposed tip can compress during feeding and cause unpredictable chamber pressures. Hornady's elastomer Flex Tip solves that problem: it's safe in the magazine, but it expands reliably on impact to deliver controlled expansion across the effective range. Combined with the bullet's higher ballistic coefficient, you get a flatter trajectory and better retained energy downrange than older-style .45 Colt loads.
Loaded in new Hornady brass, each box contains 20 rounds—what you'd expect from a premium domestic manufacturer. Whether you're hunting medium game, taking longer shots across open country, or simply putting accurate rounds downrange at the range, LEVERevolution ammo performs without the need for hand-loads or workarounds.
| Caliber | 45 Colt (Long Colt) |
| Bullet Weight | 225 Grains |
| Bullet Type | FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 405 ft-lbs |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
Yes. The Flex Tip bullet is designed specifically to be safe in tubular magazines. Unlike traditional hollow-point rounds, the elastomer tip won't compress dangerously during feeding, so you get reliable feeding and predictable chamber pressures.
This is standard .45 Colt ammunition and will chamber in any rifle or revolver chambered in .45 Colt (Long Colt). Check your firearm's manual to confirm .45 Colt compatibility.
LEVERevolution uses a modern Flex Tip bullet with a higher ballistic coefficient, which means flatter trajectory and better energy retention downrange compared to traditional .45 Colt loads. The 225-grain weight at 900 fps is within standard .45 Colt performance ranges, but the bullet design itself delivers improved expansion and accuracy.
Each box contains new Hornady brass cases loaded with fresh components.
SKU: 119717837 • Width: 2.5in • Height: 2in • Depth: 3.1in • Weight: 1.06oz