The Hornady FTX 45 Caliber 250 Grain Flex Tip Expanding (45201) is a revolutionary polymer tipped rifle bullet designed for straight wall cartridges like 450 Bushmaster 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 lever action and AR-15 platform firearms.
Key Features
- Model 45201 for 450 Bushmaster (.452 diameter)
- 250 grain polymer tipped flat base bullet
- G1 ballistic coefficient 0.210
- Sectional density 0.175
- Copper jacket with lead core
- 50 bullets per box
- UPC 090255452013
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 and deep penetration
- 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 accurate hunting loads for 450 Bushmaster rifles in straight wall cartridge restricted states
- Produces ammunition suitable for medium to large game including whitetail deer black bear and hogs
- Works effectively in AR-15 platform rifles and bolt action rifles for reliable feeding and consistent accuracy
- Delivers devastating terminal performance with deep penetration on large bodied game animals
- Allows reloaders to achieve flatter trajectories and improved long range accuracy compared to traditional flat point bullets
- Ideal for deer and hog hunters shooting AR-15 Ruger American Ranch and similar rifles in 450 Bushmaster
The Hornady 45201 FTX 45 Caliber 250 Grain Flex Tip Expanding is a capable tool for reloaders seeking maximum performance from 450 Bushmaster in straight wall cartridge hunting zones.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 45 CALIBER |