What can LEVERevolution be used for?
LEVERevolution® represents a breakthrough in ammo design for lever action rifles and revolvers. The key to its innovation and performance is the patented elastomer Flex Tip® technology of the FTX® and MonoFlex® bullets.
What is Flex tip ammo?
Flex Tip technology is the name Hornady has given to the bullet design in their FTX line of ammunition. This ammo line covers a wide range of calibers and name brands, and is a replacement for the old hollow points used for home defense and concealed carry weapons.
What is MonoFlex ammunition?
Constructed of a copper alloy, MonoFlex® bullets offer hunters a solid that won’t separate, and when recovered, retains 95% of its original weight. Copper alloy differs from solid copper in that it is harder, tougher and does not foul or increase pressure the way solid copper bullets do.
What is LEVERevolution powder good for?
Hodgdon LEVERevolution was developed for rifle shooters that reload for the 30-30 Winchester. With a 150-grain bullet, this powder has the potential to travel over 2,500 feet per second – that’s 122 fps faster than most traditional powders.
Can I shoot Hornady LEVERevolution?
While Hornady LEVERevolution ammo does indeed flatten their trajectory and extend their effective range somewhat, it won’t turn cartridges like the . 45-70 Government into flat-shooting, long-range cartridges. If you want that sort of performance, use a cartridge like the . 300 Win Mag or .
What grain bullet is best for 30 30?
150 grain Federal HammerDown The most critical element of any hunting cartridge, however, is the bullet and for all practical purposes the 150-grain bullet used in the . 30/30 HammerDown load is identical to Federal’s 150-grain Fusion load, which has proven itself again and again.
What does FTX mean Hornady?
Flex Tip eXpanding
The Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) bullet developed for Critical Defense ammunition looks like a traditional Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) bullet whose cavity has been filled with a polymer plug.
What are FTX bullets used for?
Used for Hunting These bullets pierce the skin and hide of large animals like bucks, elk, bear and moose, and have high stopping power to put the animal down quickly. FTX bullets work at any range, and can also be used for hunting animals with especially tough hides, like hogs.
Is Hornady MonoFlex lead free?
30-30 Winchester 140gr MonoFlex Lead-Free 20/Box features the patented elastomer Flex Tip technology of the FTX and MonoFlex bullets. This ammo outperforms conventional loads for high weight retention, delivering up to 40% more energy than traditional flat point bullets.
Are Hornady bullets lead free?
Hornady® has made lead core bullets since 1949. However, there are regulations in some areas that restrict the use of lead in bullets. The non-lead core of the NTX,® which is crafted from a frangible copper alloy, features a small space between it and the shaft of the hard polymer tip, just like the V-MAX.