The Barnes Pioneer in .45 Long Colt caliber is a top choice for enthusiasts of this classic cartridge, featuring a robust 250-grain soft point bullet that ensures reliable performance in various applications, including hunting and target shooting. This load offers a perfect blend of traditional performance with modern reliability, coming in boxes of 20 rounds, ideal for both recreational shooters and hunters.
The 250-grain soft point bullet is designed to expand on impact, providing a balance between penetration and mushrooming, which is crucial for effective energy transfer and stopping power. This makes it particularly suitable for medium to large game hunting, where controlled expansion is necessary for quick and humane kills.
Soft point bullets are favored in hunting because they penetrate thick hide and muscle before expanding, which results in a larger wound channel than non-expanding bullets. This feature makes the .45 Long Colt a versatile choice, capable of delivering excellent terminal performance at the moderate velocities typical of this caliber.
Barnes Pioneer .45 Long Colt Specifications
Manufacturer: Barnes
Model: Pioneer
Caliber: 45 Long Colt
Grain Weight: 250Gr
Bullet Type: Soft Point
Units per Box: 20
Subcategory: Rifle Ammunition
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Caliber
.45 Colt
Capacity
20
Condition
New in Box
Finish Per Color
Brass
Manufacturer
Barnes Bullets
Manufacturer Part Number
32142
Model
Pioneer
Type
Rifle Ammo
UPC
716876452507
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV
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