Hornady LEVERevolution Ammunition 32 Winchester Special 165 Grain FTX 20RD

The Hornady LEVERevolution Ammunition in 32 Winchester Special is engineered specifically for lever-action rifles and the shooters who rely on them. This 165-grain load pairs a Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) bullet with modern ballistics in a cartridge that's been a favorite for classic firearms and hunting for over a century. If you're running a 32 Winchester Special in your lever gun—whether it's a Winchester, Marlin, or reproduction rifle—you're looking at ammo that respects the platform's geometry and safety requirements while delivering the flat shooting and reliable expansion you need in the field.

The FTX bullet is the core of LEVERevolution's design. Unlike traditional round-nose or soft-point projectiles, the polymer Flex Tip is engineered to perform in the tight confines of a tubular magazine without inducing detonation—a concern that kept lever-action shooters from using more advanced bullet designs for decades. The Flex Tip also contributes to a higher ballistic coefficient than conventional lever-action ammunition, meaning better velocity retention and a flatter trajectory downrange. That matters when you're making shots at distance or need that extra margin of performance from a classic rifle.

Each box contains 20 rounds, so you can stock up for hunting season, practice, or load development. The 32 Winchester Special remains a solid choice for deer and medium-sized game at reasonable ranges, and this ammunition brings that cartridge into the modern era without compromising the rifles that shoot it.

Key Features

• FTX Flex Tip bullet design—safe for tubular magazines without compression concerns
• 165-grain bullet weight optimized for 32 Winchester Special performance
• Higher ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectory and downrange velocity retention
• 20 rounds per box for convenient stocking and practice
• Purpose-built for lever-action rifles and classic firearms

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this ammunition safe to use in a tubular magazine?

Yes. The FTX Flex Tip bullet design is specifically engineered to be safe in tubular magazines without the risk of primer detonation from primer-to-bullet contact that can occur with traditional pointed bullets in those magazines.

What rifles does 32 Winchester Special ammunition work in?

The 32 Winchester Special is chambered in lever-action rifles originally designed for the cartridge, including Winchester, Marlin, and modern reproduction rifles in that caliber. Always verify your rifle's chamber and consult your firearm's manual before shooting any new ammunition.

How much ammunition is in a box?

Each box contains 20 rounds.

Is LEVERevolution ammunition good for hunting?

Yes. The 165-grain FTX bullet is designed for hunting applications in lever-action rifles. The modern bullet design provides reliable expansion and improved ballistics compared to traditional lever-action ammunition, making it suitable for medium-sized game at reasonable hunting ranges.