Buffalo Bore loads its Buffalo-Barnes .45 Colt ammunition (brand part no. 3H20) around a 225-grain Barnes XPB, a lead-free hollow point built for shooters who carry a .45 Colt revolver for woods work or personal protection. Buffalo Bore loads this round to standard pressure, so it is safe to fire in any and every firearm chambered in .45 Colt or .454 Casull, not just modern heavy-frame revolvers. The Barnes-built copper bullet trades lead for an all-copper hollow point that opens reliably while holding together for deep penetration. In handgun ammunition built for a working revolver, this load pairs old-school caliber with modern bullet technology.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Colt, a classic big-bore revolver caliber still favored for field carry.
• The bullet is a 225-grain Barnes XPB, an all-copper hollow point built for controlled expansion.
• The hollow point cavity is engineered to expand on impact while the copper petals hold together, driving deep penetration.
• The bullet is lead-free, giving shooters a copper-only option where lead ammunition faces restrictions.
• This is a standard-pressure loading, safe to fire in any and every firearm chambered in .45 Colt or .454 Casull.
• Cartridge overall length measures about 1.572 inches, short enough to feed through every .45 Colt firearm on the market.
• The case material is brass, giving reloaders a straightforward platform to work with.
• Per-round cost runs about $2.86, reflecting the premium copper bullet inside.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a range session or field carry rotation.
• Boxes pack into 12-box cases, letting dedicated shooters stock up in one order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this load safe in any .45 Colt revolver? Yes, it is loaded to standard pressure, so it is safe to fire in any and every firearm chambered in .45 Colt or .454 Casull.

Does the lead-free bullet still expand? Yes, the Barnes XPB hollow point is built to open reliably on impact while its copper petals hold together for deep penetration.

What does Buffalo-Barnes mean? It is a collaboration line pairing Buffalo Bore’s loading with Barnes-built all-copper bullets.

Buy Buffalo Bore .45 Colt 225gr Barnes XPB Ammo

A working .45 Colt revolver deserves ammunition that will not restrict which gun it can be fired from, and this standard-pressure Buffalo-Barnes load does exactly that. Load up for woods carry or practice knowing the lead-free bullet will expand when it counts. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.