If you do not handload and expect to make fairly long shots I would consider the Hornady LeveRevolution ammo first. Mainly because of the ballistic coefficient is far better than a plain 240 grain flat point or hollow point bullet for long range accuracy.
You would think so, with all the money they put into advertising hype about the ammo being flatter shooting and all. But in few minutes on their web site you'll find this:
.430" FTX 240gr BC = 0.150
.430" XTP 240gr BC = 0.205
.357" FTX 140gr BC = 0.160
.357" XTP 140gr BC = 0.169
If you look at lever action rifle bullets what you say is true; if you're looking at pistol bullets, it's not.
Also take into account that you have to trim your brass shorter for reloading to get your rifle to cycle the ammo, and now you've got less space for powder.
So how exactly is the FTX flatter shooting than the XTP? Lower BC and less room for powder?
Nope. It doesn't add up.
My Marlin 1894 likes Hornady 240gr XTP's over 22.5gr of H110, from the bench she is sub-moa at 100yds. Double lunged a buck last fall at about 50yds and he dropped in his tracks and didn't make another move. Love the light, fast handling levergun.