The Hornady LEVERevolution .25-35 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) 110-grain Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) Spitzer Brass 20-round box is an advanced centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically to dramatically upgrade the trajectory, downrange kinetic energy, and terminal performance of lever-action rifles featuring tubular magazines. The primary historical limitation of lever-action tubular magazines is the strict necessity of using blunt, flat-nose bullets to prevent pointed bullet tips from igniting primers in front of them under recoil. This restriction severely degraded ballistic coefficients, causing steep bullet drop and rapid energy loss. Hornady completely resolves this design constraint by introducing a soft, deformable elastomeric polymer tip, enabling an aerodynamic spitzer bullet profile that stacks safely inside tubular magazines.
The technical advantage focuses on exceptional aerodynamic efficiency paired with mechanical core retention. Launching its 110-grain FTX spitzer bullet at a high muzzle velocity of 2,425 FPS, this load provides a significantly flatter trajectory and increased downrange energy retention compared to traditional flat-point ammunition. Mechanically, the soft Flex Tip deforms safely under recoil in the magazine tube but acts as an aerodynamic nose cone in flight, delivering a high 0.340 G1 Ballistic Coefficient (BC). Upon target impact, the polymer tip compresses backward into the lead core to initiate immediate, controlled expansion. At the same time, Hornady's patented InterLock ring mechanically anchors the lead core to the copper jacket to prevent separation and ensure deep penetration.
Slinging its 110-grain FTX Spitzer bullet at 2,425 FPS, this modernized .25-35 WCF cartridge is optimized for smooth, non-binding mechanical operation across classic and modern lever-action rifles. Assembled in premium reloadable virgin brass cases fitted with sensitive, non-corrosive Boxer primers and specialized propellants tuned for lever-action pressure limits, it delivers clean, complete powder burns and stable velocity spreads. The precision-drawn brass cases seal the chamber efficiently during firing, ensuring smooth feeding up lifters and effortless, reliable case extraction.
Key Benefits
- Safe Flex Tip Spitzer Design: Deformable polymer tip permits aerodynamic Spitzer bullets in tubular magazines without primer ignition risks.
- Higher 0.340 G1 Ballistic Coefficient: Dramatically flattens trajectory and extends effective hunting range for classic lever rifles.
- Patented InterLock Jacket Retaining Ring: Mechanically locks the core to the jacket to prevent separation and preserve weight for deep penetration.
- Select Virgin Brass Casings: Precision-drawn reloadable brass ensures uniform chamber sealing, clean extraction, and long reload life.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .25-35 WCF (.25-35 Winchester) | 2,425 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.340 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Modern Lever-Gun Profile
- Projectile: 110 Grain | FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) Spitzer | InterLock Mechanically Bonded Core | Copper Jacket
- Case/Primer: Premium Virgin Reloadable Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed | Tuned Lever-Gun Propellant
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Hornady LEVERevolution Series
- Dimensions: .25-35 WCF Geometry | Tubular Magazine Lever-Action Rifle Configuration | SKU: 8277
- Application: Deer Hunting, Medium Game Harvesting, Varmints, and Extended-Range Lever-Gun Shooting
- Standards: Safe for Tubular Magazines | SAAMI Compliant | Hornady Factory Precision Quality Benchmarks
Secure lever-action ballistic performance without sacrificing safety constraints. SMKW remains a trusted source for technically verified ammunition that aligns with real-world firearm limitations and hunting requirements.
