The Hornady Frontier Lead 45 Cal 255gr Cowboy Bullets (Hornady part no. 12458) are built for Cowboy Action shooters who need consistent, affordable bullets in volume. Hornady casts this .454-inch flat point bullet from lead for traditional cowboy-load performance, without the added cost of a jacket or plating. Each box holds 200 bullets, with 8 boxes to the case, keeping high-round-count matches supplied.

Key Specifications

• .45 caliber / .454-inch bore diameter fits .45 Colt and similar big-bore revolver chamberings.
• 255-grain bullet weight is a traditional cowboy-load weight for .45 caliber revolvers.
• Flat point profile is the classic cowboy action bullet shape for reliable feeding and knockdown targets.
• Solid lead construction keeps cost down for high-volume Cowboy Action shooting.
• 200 bullets per box is sized for the round counts typical of Cowboy Action matches.
• Pre-lubricated, cold-swaged construction delivers total uniformity and balance from bullet to bullet.
• Exclusive knurling system retains lubricant over the full bearing surface to reduce barrel leading.
• Perfect symmetry between the conical body and flat point delivers increased stability and accuracy.
• Sold as a bare reloading component, not loaded ammunition, pairing with brass, a primer, and a powder charge you select.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this bullet built for? It is a lead flat point bullet built for Cowboy Action shooting and general .45 caliber revolver handloading.

Why is it plain lead instead of jacketed? Plain lead cowboy bullets keep cost down for the high round counts typical of Cowboy Action competition, and are loaded to velocities where jacketing isn’t required.

How many bullets are in a box? Each box contains 200 bullets.

Buy the Hornady Frontier Lead 45 Cal 255gr Cowboy Bullets

Stock up for the next Cowboy Action match. Order the reloading bullets from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and keep the loading bench supplied.