The Hornady FTX 38 Caliber 140 Grain Flex Tip Expanding (35745) is a revolutionary polymer tipped handgun bullet designed for lever action rifles and revolvers chambered in 357 Magnum with superior ballistic performance and controlled expansion. This patented Flex Tip bullet delivers reliable expansion across a wide velocity range while remaining safe for tubular magazine use in traditional lever action firearms.
Key Features
- Model 35745 for 357 Magnum and 38 Special (.357 diameter)
- 140 grain polymer tipped flat base bullet
- G1 ballistic coefficient 0.160
- Sectional density 0.157
- Cannelure for accurate crimping
- 100 bullets per box
- UPC 090255357455
Special Features
- Patented Flex Tip technology compresses into bullet upon impact initiating immediate expansion across wide velocity range
- InterLock ring mechanically locks one-piece high antimony lead core to jacket for maximum weight retention
- Ballistically efficient secant ogive profile delivers stability flat trajectories and exceptional accuracy
- Specially engineered heavy jacket over bullet shank combined with InterLock design controls expansion
- Safe to shoot in tubular magazines as well as any other firearm
- No exposed lead tip prevents detonation in tubular magazine tubes
Practical Benefits
- Essential for reloaders developing extended range hunting loads for lever action rifles in 357 Magnum
- Produces ammunition suitable for medium game up to 300 pounds including whitetail deer and hogs
- Works effectively in revolvers for hunting and lever action rifles for dramatically improved ballistics over traditional flat point bullets
- Delivers up to 40 percent more energy than traditional flat point bullets with higher retained velocity downrange
- Allows reloaders to achieve flatter trajectories and extend effective hunting range with lever action 357 Magnum rifles
- Ideal for deer and hog hunters shooting Marlin 1894 Henry Big Boy and similar lever action rifles in 357 Magnum
The Hornady 35745 FTX 38 Caliber 140 Grain Flex Tip Expanding is a proven platform for reloaders seeking maximum performance from lever action 357 Magnum rifles.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 357 CALIBER |