Buffalo Bore 3E20 is a standard-pressure .45 Long Colt load built around a 255‑grain gas‑checked soft cast bullet, producing approximately 1,000 fps and about 566 ft‑lbs of muzzle energy. The cartridge is formulated as a heavy loading kept within standard (SAAMI) pressure limits so it can be used in post‑war .45 Colt firearms in normal working condition. This load is appropriate for target shooting and other applications where a reliable, heavy .45 Long Colt standard-pressure round is desired.
Packaging
Box: This product is sold per box containing 20 rounds. Case: A case consists of 12 boxes (a total of 240 rounds); ordering a case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is .45 Long Colt.
- Bullet weight is 255 gr.
- Bullet type is Gas Checked Soft Cast.
- Muzzle velocity is approximately 1000 fps.
- Reported muzzle energy is 566 ft lbs.
- Units per box are 20 rounds.
- Boxes per case are 12.
- Case material is Brass.
- Primary application is Target Shooting.
- Manufacturer is Buffalo Bore Ammunition.
Offered in 20‑round boxes and available in 12‑box cases, this 255gr gas‑checked soft cast .45 Long Colt load provides consistent, heavy standard-pressure performance for informed shooters who value dependable ballistics in firearms rated for standard pressures.
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