Hornady FTX Rifle Bullets .44 cal .430" 265 gr FTX (444 Marlin) 50/ct

The Hornady FTX Rifle Bullets .44 cal .430" 265 gr FTX (444 Marlin) are purpose-built projectiles engineered for hunters and rifle shooters who demand reliable, controlled expansion at distance. Designed specifically for the 444 Marlin cartridge, these 265-grain bullets represent the evolution of Hornady's proven Flex Tip technology—a design philosophy refined through decades of law enforcement and military ballistics development. The 50-round box format delivers the consistency required for handloading operations where precision and repeatability are non-negotiable.

At the core of these FTX projectiles is Hornady's proprietary Flex Tip design paired with interlocking jacket-and-core construction—a mechanical feature that prevents core-jacket separation during expansion, maintaining weight retention and predictable ballistic performance through intermediate barriers. The .430" diameter and 265-grain mass are optimized for the 444 Marlin's velocity envelope, delivering impact velocities that reliably initiate expansion while maintaining penetration characteristics essential for medium to large game at typical hunting ranges. The flex polymer tip initiates expansion reliably on impact while the interlocking design ensures structural integrity—critical factors for field-proven stopping power and ethical harvesting.

Reloaders and 444 Marlin enthusiasts benefit most from this ammunition component's quality standards and performance track record. Whether you're developing handloads for hunting rifles, precision shooting, or maintaining rifle readiness, these bullets integrate seamlessly into established 444 Marlin load data and perform consistently across varying barrel lengths and twist rates. The 50-round packaging supports both small-batch precision loading and inventory management for active shooters maintaining multiple rifle platforms.