The Fort Scott Munitions .45 Colt 225gr TUI load (Fort Scott part no. 45LC-225-SCV) is a 20-round box of handgun ammunition from Fort Scott Munitions. It carries a 225-grain solid copper spun SCS bullet in the maker’s Tumble Upon Impact design. Fort Scott lists a velocity of 869 fps from a 4-inch, 1:16 twist test barrel. The bullet is non-lead and machined from premium materials, and the maker describes the load as suited to hunting, match shooting and self-defense.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .45 Long Colt, the cartridge this box is loaded and labeled for.
• Bullet weight is 225 grains, the weight Fort Scott Munitions lists for this load.
• The bullet is a solid copper spun SCS design, the bullet construction Fort Scott Munitions lists for this load.
• The bullet is non-lead, as the maker describes its solid metal projectiles.
• The bullet uses the Tumble Upon Impact design, which the maker says tumbles end-over-end in water-based tissue.
• Cartridge overall length is published at 1.570-inch, useful for checking magazine and chamber fit.
• Muzzle velocity is published at 869 fps, measured from a 4-inch, 1:16 twist test barrel.
• The maker describes the load as suited to hunting, match shooting and self-defense, the uses it lists for its Tumble Upon Impact ammunition.
• Package quantity is 20 rounds, the number of cartridges you receive with this item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does this .45 Colt load use? A 225-grain non-lead solid copper spun SCS bullet in the Tumble Upon Impact design, per Fort Scott Munitions.

What velocity does the maker publish? The maker lists 869 fps from a 4-inch barrel with a 1:16 twist.

Are there any handling notes from the maker? Yes. Fort Scott Munitions says that if your usual ammunition is not solid copper or brass, you should clean your barrel thoroughly before shooting solid copper or brass, which it says improves accuracy and performance. It also notes that repeated cycling of an unfired cartridge can cause the crimp to fail and the bullet to loosen, which is more common with larger monolithic projectiles.

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Solid copper in a classic revolver cartridge gives .45 Colt shooters a lead-free option. This box holds 20 rounds. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and browse more handgun ammunition.