The 265 FTX is designed for the 444 Marlin.
You can pretty much depend on it not expanding at anything less than about 1900-2000 fps.
It is also very long and a mistake AFAIAC.
Hornady wants us to cut our brass shorter to use these.
No thanks! (They do stabilize just fine in the 38 twist at mach 2).
The Hornady 265 FP is also designed for the 444 and works just as well or better although has a lower BC.
Hornady SuperFormance 444 ammo is loaded with the FP and is the best commercial 265 grain 444 ammo there is.
100+ fps faster than their LeveRevolution ammo using the FTX.
I bought some of the 265 FTX to experiment with and shoot them in my 444 double rifle loaded in the full length brass.
These loads will not even go into the 444S.
I also shoot the 265 FTX in the .445 Encore although they are not achieving their rated velocity there either.
For the 44 magnum I prefer the Cast Perf. 260 WFNGC. with 18-19 grains 2400.
It is very accurate and should take care of anything in the lower 48.
Beartooth and Montana Bullet make good versions of these LBT designs too.
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