Federal American Eagle .45 Colt ammunition (part no. AE45LC) loads a 225-grain Jacketed Soft Point for hunters who want dependable performance in the field. Federal has been a top American ammunition maker for decades, and this loading reflects the same attention to consistency found across its premium lines. The exposed lead nose sits inside a copper jacket, giving controlled, dependable expansion without the cost of a bonded or premium bullet. Brass-cased and 50 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through everything from carry pistols to range and hunting handguns. In our handgun ammunition lineup, this .45 Colt loading is a dependable choice worth adding to the cart.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Colt, a classic big-bore revolver cartridge still popular in lever guns and single actions.
• The bullet weighs 225 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
• The bullet is a Jacketed Soft Point, the projectile Federal chose to load behind .45 Colt.
• The exposed lead nose sits inside a copper jacket, giving controlled, dependable expansion without the cost of a bonded or premium bullet.
• Cases are Brass, holding pressure reliably and staying reloadable for handloaders.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, enough for a solid range session.
• At about $1.24 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 225-gr Jacketed Soft Point suited for? With .45 Colt behind a Jacketed Soft Point bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes, this load runs on brass, which handloaders can resize and reload after firing.

How is the Jacketed Soft Point different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? The exposed lead nose sits inside a copper jacket, giving controlled, dependable expansion without the cost of a bonded or premium bullet.

Buy the Federal American Eagle .45 Colt 225 gr Jacketed Soft Point

Confirmed zero and dependable ammunition matter more than anything else when it counts, and this Jacketed Soft Point loading is built to be the round you don’t have to think twice about. Stock up before the next range day or hunt. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.