Federal Hydra-Shok Deep .45 Colt 210-grain Jacketed Hollow Point ammunition (part no. P45CHSD1) brings Federal’s proven Hydra-Shok platform to a big-bore revolver cartridge for shooters who carry .45 Colt for defense as much as for the field. Federal Ammunition builds this 210-grain bullet around the signature Hydra-Shok center post inside the hollow-point cavity, which controls how the jacket peels open so expansion stays consistent instead of erratic. The Deep variant is tuned for a larger, more controlled wound cavity than the original Hydra-Shok design. In handgun ammunition for big-bore defense, this is a proven design applied to a serious cartridge.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Colt, a classic big-bore revolver cartridge with genuine defensive stopping power.
• The bullet weighs 210 grains, a lighter, faster-expanding option than the brand’s hard-cast hunting loads.
• The bullet uses Federal’s Hydra-Shok Deep design, with a center post inside the cavity that controls how the jacket opens.
• That controlled expansion delivers a larger, more consistent wound cavity than the original Hydra-Shok profile.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, priced around $1.78 per round for a premium defensive load.
• A full box ships at approximately 1.046 lb.
• The cases are brass, delivering reliable extraction and feeding.
• This load chambers and fires in any revolver built for .45 Colt, with no special modification required.
• Federal builds this load specifically for defensive carry rather than the hunting role most .45 Colt ammunition fills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the center post inside a Hydra-Shok bullet do? It controls how evenly the jacket peels open on impact, keeping expansion consistent rather than erratic across a range of impact velocities.

How is Hydra-Shok Deep different from the original Hydra-Shok? The Deep variant is tuned to produce a larger, more controlled wound cavity than Federal’s original Hydra-Shok design.

Buy Federal Hydra-Shok Deep .45 Colt 210gr

A big-bore revolver carried for defense deserves a bullet engineered for controlled, consistent expansion, and Hydra-Shok Deep delivers exactly that. Keep a box loaded in the carry gun. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.