Federal Premium HST ammunition in .45 ACP (brand part no. P45HST2) is built for shooters who carry this round for personal or home defense. Federal builds this load from consistent, quality-checked components for dependable performance shot after shot. At the heart of this load is the 230 gr bullet with a Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) design, matched to the .45 ACP platform shooters already run. In our handgun ammunition lineup, this is the Federal load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .45 ACP, one of the most carried, most available cartridges for the platform.
• The bullet weighs 230 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) design, engineered to expand and transfer energy on impact.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds left to shoot.
• Cases ship 20 boxes to a case, a convenient bulk quantity for high-volume shooters.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• The HST bullet’s jacket stays bonded to the core through barrier penetration, holding a full-diameter expanded mushroom for consistent terminal performance.
• Federal builds HST from match-inspected primers and temperature-stable propellant, the same load carried by law enforcement agencies nationwide.
• Federal ships this HST load in a bulk case format, a favorite for agencies and high-volume shooters standardizing on one duty load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order this HST load in bulk? Yes, this load ships in a bulk case format, a favorite for agencies and high-volume shooters standardizing on one duty load.

Is this a good defensive round in .45 ACP? Yes, the expanding bullet design is built for controlled expansion and reliable stopping power, a common choice for defensive .45 ACP carry.

Can I order this by the case? Yes, this load ships 20 boxes to a case for shooters who want to order in bulk.

Buy the Federal Premium HST .45 ACP 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 50-Round Box

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