HRNDY CWBY 45 COLT LFN 255GR 20/200

Description

Hornady’s Cowboy line exists for one purpose: delivering accurate, consistent performance in Cowboy Action Shooting competition without tearing up the target or fouling the bore. The 255-grain lead flat nose bullet is swaged rather than cast, which produces a more uniform projectile that flattens on impact instead of fragmenting — useful both for steel targets and for keeping scoring consistent at the range. The flat nose profile is also what the sport requires, as it feeds reliably through the tubular magazines common to lever-action rifles and indexes cleanly in single-action revolver cylinders.

The bullet’s bearing surface is knurled in a diamond pattern and lubed along its full length. That full-coverage lubrication reduces lead fouling in the bore compared to a projectile lubed only at the grease grooves, which matters when you’re running volume through a revolver or carbine in a match setting. Brass casings hold dimension well for handloaders who want to reclaim their brass after a stage.

At 725 fps muzzle velocity, this load is tuned to be softer-shooting than traditional .45 Colt defense or hunting loads, which makes it easier to manage split times on multiple targets. That moderate velocity also keeps it well within the power factor floors common to Cowboy Action sanctioning bodies without running so hot that recoil disrupts follow-up shots. Each box contains 20 rounds, with case quantities of 200 available for shooters who buy in volume ahead of a match season.