Has anyone tried the Hornady FTX LEVERevolution Bullets?
I have thought about getting some to reload for a .357 lever action and was wondering if anyone had tried these? Logically they should improve the aerodynamics of the bullet to create a more accurate round for longer ranges, but is it enough of a difference to warrant getting some?
Thanks for your input.
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Yes, both first and second hand.
by Hoot 
, Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Tuesday, February 25, 2014, 07:41 (3867 days ago) @ StoneWolf
I use the 200gr. FTX's in a .356 Winchester. They cluster into tiny (for me) groups at the ranges I've shot. Haven't done terribly long distance but this rifle is intended to be a 'Close Quarters Hog Rifle' (CQHR for the ininitiated). I have not yet taken any game but I expect they'll perform.
Two other second hand experiences...
A fella chased hogs with us one year, used a .30WCF with FTX's. Hit a hog twice and put him down for good. Both bullets were recovered and a fella could have cleaned them off and used them in a magazine ad they were so perfectly mushroomed.
My brother loaded up a .357 in an NEF Handi to be used by a young man (~12, I think) to take his first hog. He did and it worked just fine.
I would not hesitate to use them against deer or hogs.
Hope this helps.
Yes, both first and second hand.
I have not used them but everyone but one person I have talked to loves them both for accuracy and the way that they work on whitetails . One guy at hunting camp said they would not group from his 35 Marlin but I question his shooting ability because everyone loves the ammo and I have not seen a Marlin that shoots that bad. J.Michael
Have not shot them in the .35 Rem....yet.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Tuesday, February 25, 2014, 08:43 (3867 days ago) @ uncowboy
That will happen one of these days. I expect it to be uneventful.