The .450 Bushmaster Hornady Custom FTX is a highly specialized round that combines Hornady’s advanced FTX (Flex Tip Expanding) bullet design with the raw power of the .450 Bushmaster cartridge. This round is specifically engineered for big-game hunting, providing exceptional stopping power, deep penetration, and reliable expansion, making it a perfect choice for hunters pursuing large game such as deer, hogs, and even bear.
Key Features
FTX Bullet Design: The Flex Tip Expanding (FTX) bullet is one of Hornady’s most innovative designs, featuring a flexible polymer tip that enhances the bullet's ballistic coefficient. This means the bullet is more aerodynamic and provides a flatter trajectory over longer distances. The tip also initiates rapid expansion upon impact, allowing for deeper penetration and a larger wound channel.
Hard-Hitting Performance: The .450 Bushmaster is known for its impressive ballistics, and the FTX bullet only enhances its capabilities. With muzzle velocities reaching approximately 2200 fps, this round delivers substantial energy on impact, making it ideal for taking down big game at mid-range distances.
Accurate and Reliable: Hornady’s Custom FTX rounds are designed for precision, allowing hunters to achieve tight groupings with impressive consistency. The FTX bullet design ensures that the round maintains its accuracy while still providing significant terminal ballistics for clean, humane kills.
Performance:
- Muzzle Velocity: ~2200 fps
- Muzzle Energy: ~2687 ft-lbs
- Bullet Weight: 250 grains
Why It’s Special
Big Game Performance: The .450 Bushmaster cartridge, paired with Hornady’s FTX bullet, delivers a devastating blow, capable of stopping large game with authority. The controlled expansion and deep penetration of the FTX bullet ensure effective and ethical kills.
State Hunting Regulations: In some states, straight-walled cartridges like the .450 Bushmaster are required for hunting certain game. This round offers hunters in these regions a high-powered solution that is also legal for use in those specific areas.
Consistent Accuracy: Known for delivering tight shot groups, this ammunition is a favorite among hunters looking for a reliable round for both target practice and real-world hunting conditions.
Summary of Key Specs
- Caliber: .450 Bushmaster
- Bullet Weight: 250 grains
- Muzzle Velocity: ~2200 fps
- Bullet Type: FTX (Flex Tip Expanding)
- Muzzle Energy: ~2687 ft-lbs
The .450 Hornady Custom FTX is an excellent choice for hunters looking for a hard-hitting, accurate, and reliable round that can take down the toughest game. Whether you're hunting whitetail deer, hogs, or larger animals, this round delivers the terminal performance needed for ethical hunting, all backed by Hornady’s legendary quality and innovation.