Federal Premium HST personal defense ammunition in .45 ACP is built for consistent terminal performance and reliable function in duty and defensive pistols. This load uses a 230-grain HST jacketed hollow point bullet tested at a muzzle velocity of 890 feet per second (test barrel length noted by manufacturer). The cartridge features nickel-plated brass cases and is offered in standard retail packaging for handguns.
Packaging
Box: This product is sold per box containing 20 rounds. Case: This product can be ordered by the case; a full case contains 10 boxes for a total of 200 rounds. A case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes.
Key Specifications
- The manufacturer is Federal Ammunition.
- The caliber is .45 ACP.
- The bullet weight is 230 grains.
- The bullet type is Jacketed Hollow Point (HST).
- The muzzle velocity is 890 fps.
- The muzzle energy is 404 ft lbs.
- The rounds per retail box are 20.
- The boxes per case are 10.
- The units per case are 200.
- The case material is Nickel-Plated Brass.
Federal Premium HST is designed to provide consistent expansion and weight retention while minimizing the risk of jacket/core separation. The load is a practical choice for shooters seeking a proven defensive cartridge in .45 ACP that balances penetration and reliable feeding in most defensive pistols.
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