Description
Purpose-built for serious field use, this 45 Colt 250gr XTP Jacketed Hollow Point load delivers controlled expansion and dependable penetration without requiring a heavy-frame revolver or +P rated action.
Engineered around the proven XTP projectile, this cartridge balances expansion and weight retention for effective performance on deer-sized game and for defensive applications where reliability matters. The load is tuned for standard modern 45 Colt revolvers — offering dependable terminal performance while remaining within pressures appropriate for quality, non-magnum actions.
This is a practical, field-capable 45 Colt load built for those who understand the cartridge’s real-world utility.
Whether carried in a traditional single action, a quality double action revolver, or a lever gun chambered for 45 Colt, this load provides confident performance without excessive recoil or unnecessary strain on your firearm.
Developed, loaded, and inspected by Steinel Ammunition Co.
20 Rounds
Included in a published field evaluation on TheGunMag, this 250gr XTP load was noted for its corrosion-resistant nickel-plated cases and well-balanced performance characteristics in a precision revolver platform.
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