Winchester Silvertip 45 Colt 225 Gr HP Ammo 20 Round Box
Silvertip offers the time-proven design with the Power to Defend. Engineered jacket profile ensures reliable functioning, precise accuracy and consistent expansion. Hollow point provides maximum stopping power.
Brand Winchester Ammo
Category Centerfire Handgun Rounds
Model Silvertip
Caliber 45 Colt
Rounds Per Box 20
Casing Material Brass
Muzzle Energy 423 ft lbs
Muzzle Velocity 920 fps
Application Home Defense
Boxes Per Case 10
Bullet Type Jacket Hollow Point
Bullet Weight 225 gr
Caliber Dictionary
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The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
