The Underwood .45 Colt (Long Colt) 225gr soft cast hollow point (Underwood part no. 710) is a 20 rounds-per-box revolver load with a brass case. Underwood Ammo says the bullet was developed to be soft enough to expand on impact and hard enough not to lead the barrel of a normal revolver. The 225-grain bullet leaves the barrel at 1050 feet per second with 551 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Underwood notes that non-jacketed lead bullets smoke to some degree, and this load is listed as a proven hunting round and a self-defense choice.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Colt (Long Colt), the designation Underwood prints for this load.
• The bullet weighs 225 grains, the weight Underwood loads in this hollow point.
• The bullet is a soft cast lead hollow point, a design Underwood says is soft enough to expand on impact.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1050 fps, the published speed for this load.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 551 ft-lbs, a figure for comparing this load with other .45 Colt ammunition.
• The case is brass, the case material Underwood lists for this load.
• The bullet has a sectional density of 0.157 and is 0.452 inch in diameter, the published numbers for this projectile.
• Underwood uses flash suppressed powder, so your vision is not compromised if you must shoot in low light.
• The load is new production, non-corrosive and boxer primed, in reloadable brass cases, per the maker.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a count that suits a range session or a hunting trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this load smoke when fired? Underwood says all non-jacketed lead bullets smoke to some degree because of the wax or lube used in manufacturing, and that higher pressures, velocities and temperatures mean more smoke. It chose not to sacrifice performance to reduce it.

Will the soft cast bullet lead my barrel? Underwood says the bullet is soft enough to expand on impact but hard enough not to lead the barrel of a normal revolver.

Is it safe in a suppressor? Underwood states that this ammunition is safe to use in a suppressor.

Buy the Underwood Ammo .45 Colt (Long Colt) 225gr Soft Cast Hollow Point Ammunition, 20-Round Box

Underwood designed this .45 Colt hollow point for revolver shooters who want expansion without fouling the barrel. Order it with other handgun ammunition from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.