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When Lt. Col. Cooper dreamed up the 10mm Auto, odds are he hadn’t envisioned a lever-action rifle. But here we are! Enough lever-gunners have embraced the mighty thumper to merit a line of ammunition dedicated entirely to their hunting expeditions: Hornady LEVERevolution!
Its FTX bullet is the key to this round’s optimized performance in a lever action. The bullet’s aptly named Flex Tip serves three functions:
1. Prevent ignition inside a tubular magazine.
2. Streamline the bullet to promote a flatter trajectory and greater striking power.
3. Hasten terminal expansion by pressurizing the interior of the underlying nose cavity on impact.
Its hot propellant charge and low-drag profile enable the FTX to hit its target with up to 40% more kinetic energy than a conventional flat nose (per Hornady). And thanks to its InterLock ring, the FTX’s core and jacket hold fast to one another as the bullet penetrates deeply. Loaded with premium components (including reloadable brass) in the great state of Nebraska!
Its FTX bullet is the key to this round’s optimized performance in a lever action. The bullet’s aptly named Flex Tip serves three functions:
1. Prevent ignition inside a tubular magazine.
2. Streamline the bullet to promote a flatter trajectory and greater striking power.
3. Hasten terminal expansion by pressurizing the interior of the underlying nose cavity on impact.
Its hot propellant charge and low-drag profile enable the FTX to hit its target with up to 40% more kinetic energy than a conventional flat nose (per Hornady). And thanks to its InterLock ring, the FTX’s core and jacket hold fast to one another as the bullet penetrates deeply. Loaded with premium components (including reloadable brass) in the great state of Nebraska!
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Q: Can these be used in a 10mm Ruger Carbine or only for lever action.
Posted On: 2/10/2026 By: Joe Mac
A: Hello again! My first impression was incorrect. Hornady just told me this ammo works in your carbine, and that it was one of the firearms they originally tested the cartridge on!