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Winchester's Super Match line landed as their answer to competitive shooters who want a factory load they can trust on the clock, and this .45 ACP round is right at the heart of it. It runs a 230-grain round nose full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 805 fps, which is the classic weight that .45 shooters have leaned on for generations. Round nose was the deliberate pick here for a reason: that profile feeds and cycles with the fewest hiccups, so your gun runs when the timer is going.
The standout detail is the high-sensitivity primer. Winchester built these to ignite reliably in tuned competition guns, the kind that run lightened strikers and reduced-power springs where lesser primers can leave you with a click instead of a bang. The whole line was developed alongside some of the top competition shooters in the country, and it's assembled with match-grade components meant to deliver the accuracy, reliability, and consistency that separates a good stage from a bad one. This load is optimized to hit its power factor, so USPSA, IDPA, and Steel Challenge folks know exactly what they're feeding their gun.
If you're shooting a 1911, a 2011, or any semi-auto .45 in action pistol competition, this is aimed squarely at you. That said, it's not competition-only. The same qualities that make it a solid match round make it a great range and training load too, and the recoil impulse of a heavy 230-grain bullet is familiar and manageable.
These are brass cased and non-corrosive, and Winchester brass is well regarded among reloaders for how many loadings it holds up to. The .45 ACP runs at modest pressure, so cases tend to last a long time, which makes this a smart pickup if you save your brass and roll your own practice ammo down the road.
Super Match is Winchester's competition line, built with match-grade components and developed with input from top competitive shooters. The biggest functional difference is the high-sensitivity primer, which is designed to ignite reliably in tuned competition guns running lighter springs and modified strikers. It's also loaded to meet a specific power factor, so competitors know what they're getting.
Round nose profiles feed and cycle more reliably than flat nose bullets, which matters when you're running a semi-auto pistol on the clock. Winchester loaded flat nose options in some calibers for cleaner scoring hits, but chose round nose for the .45 to prioritize smooth feeding. It's the classic 230-grain .45 shape that shooters have trusted for decades.
Yes. These are brass cased and non-corrosive, and Winchester brass has a strong reputation among reloaders. The .45 ACP runs at fairly low pressure, so quality brass like this can hold up to many loadings before it needs to be retired, making it worth saving if you handload.
It should run great in most .45 ACP semi-autos, and it was designed specifically for the tuned match guns 1911 and 2011 shooters tend to use. As with any new load, it's smart to run a box through your specific gun to confirm it feeds and shoots to point of aim before a match.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 230 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Cost per Round | 0.64 |
| Grains | 230Gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SM45RN230 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Round Nose |
| Shipping Weight | 2.35 |
| Units per Box | 50 |
| UPC | 020892235168 |
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