American Cowboy .45 Special ammunition (part no. ACA45SPL) loads a 180-grain Round Nose Flat Point for cowboy action and lever-gun shooters running traditional loads. American Cowboy loads mild, traditional-pressure ammunition built for cowboy action shooting and classic lever-gun and revolver cartridges. The flat meplat punches a full-diameter, straight-line wound channel instead of relying on expansion, giving heavy, consistent penetration. Cased and 50 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through the revolvers chambered for this cartridge. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this .45 Special loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Special, a mild-pressure, shortened .45-caliber revolver cartridge built to run safely in older, unaltered top-break and single-action revolvers.
• The bullet weighs 180 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
• The bullet is a Round Nose Flat Point, the projectile American Cowboy chose to load behind .45 Special.
• The flat meplat punches a full-diameter, straight-line wound channel instead of relying on expansion, giving heavy, consistent penetration.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, enough for a solid range session.
• The box ships at about 2.215 lb, handy for estimating freight on a bulk order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this built for cowboy action shooting? Yes, it is loaded to mild, traditional pressures that match the period-correct ballistics cowboy action shooters expect.

What comes in the box? Each box ships 50 rounds of factory-fresh .45 Special ammunition in the original manufacturer packaging.

Buy the American Cowboy .45 Special 180 gr Round Nose Flat Point

Confirmed zero and dependable ammunition matter more than anything else when it counts, and this Round Nose Flat 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.