Hornady 45 Cal 255gr FP

Hornady 45 Cal 255gr FP

The Hornady 45 Cal 255gr FP is a purpose-built bullet component designed for handloaders who want dependable performance, smooth feeding, and deep terminal penetration in .45-caliber revolvers and rifles. Weighing 255 gr with a .452-inch diameter, the 45 Cal 255gr FP features a flat-point design that supports consistent impact performance and reliable cycling in tube- or magazine-fed platforms like .45‑70 Government and .450 Bushmaster.

The 45 Cal 255gr FP utilizes Hornady’s precision swaged lead construction and consistent bearing surface to ensure uniform velocities and tight groupings. The flat nose profile provides substantial frontal impact, promoting deep penetration and controlled energy transfer. Designed for moderate pressures in lever-action or single-shot firearms, the 45 Cal 255gr FP maintains reliable accuracy and dependable feeding.

With core integrity engineered through Hornady’s tested lead structure, the 45 Cal 255gr FP retains its mass and structural coherence upon impact. The design supports deep wound channels and predictable terminal performance, making the 45 Cal 255gr FP a solid choice for hunters pursuing deer, hogs, and black bears at close to mid-range distances.

Stabilizing well in barrels with twist rates between 1:16 and 1:18, the 45 Cal 255gr FP is ideal for traditional lever-actions and wheelguns. Handloaders appreciate that the 45 Cal 255gr FP feeds smoothly and groups consistently out of the box, without the need for crimping adjustments or micrometer seating—highlighting its reliable field-ready design.

Manufactured in Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska plant, the 45 Cal 255gr FP is sold as a bullet-only component and requires the user to select suitable brass, powder, and primers. With stringent quality control over weight, concentricity, and flat-point geometry, the Hornady 45 Cal 255gr FP delivers consistent downrange performance and deep penetration for .45-caliber shooting applications.