Sierra Tournament Master Bullets in .45 Caliber, 230 grains, full metal jacket (Sierra part no. 8815) are designed and manufactured specifically for accuracy in handgun target competition, non-expanding at typical handgun velocities. The bullet carries no cannelure, because Tournament Master bullets are built for taper crimping rather than a roll crimp, keeping the case mouth consistent shot to shot. Sierra offers the Tournament Master line in both full-profile jacket (FPJ) and full metal jacket (FMJ) configurations, and this FMJ version is an excellent choice for any style of handgun target competition.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for .45 Caliber. matching the bullet diameter to this specific handgun cartridge.
• 230 grain weight. the standard target-competition weight for .45 ACP.
• Full metal jacket construction. is non-expanding, built specifically for accuracy over terminal performance.
• No cannelure. because the bullet is designed for taper crimping rather than a roll crimp.
• Non-expanding at typical handgun velocities. keeps the priority on accuracy rather than terminal performance.
• Designed and manufactured specifically for handgun target competition. the application Sierra built the Tournament Master line for.
• Available in FMJ configuration. distinct from the full-profile jacket (FPJ) configuration Sierra also offers in this line.
• Excellent selection for any type of handgun target competition. Sierra’s own positioning for the Tournament Master line.
• Packaged 100 per box. enough for handloaders to develop and confirm a target-competition load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet meant to expand? No. Sierra designs the Tournament Master to be non-expanding at typical handgun velocities, prioritizing accuracy for target competition over terminal performance.

Should I use a roll crimp or a taper crimp with this bullet? A taper crimp. The bullet has no cannelure, so it is built specifically for taper crimping rather than a roll crimp.

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