Barnes Pioneer 45 Long Colt 250gr Jacketed Soft Point

Description

If you've got a lever gun or revolver in 45 Colt, this is the ammunition that understands what that gun needs. Barnes Pioneer ammunition is purpose-built for tubular magazines and revolver cylinders, not an afterthought from a rifle-focused load.

What Makes Barnes Pioneer 45 Long Colt Different

Most 45 Colt ammo is just carried over from handgun thinking. This stuff was engineered the other way around. The 250-grain Barnes Original bullet features a thick copper jacket with a lead core designed for reliable expansion and serious weight retention. You get the kind of penetration that matters when you're actually hunting, not just punching paper. The soft point design is time-tested and gives you predictable expansion without the drama.

Feeding and Function in Your Rifle or Revolver

Ammo that won't feed is ammo you can't shoot. Barnes engineered these rounds specifically for smooth feeding through tubular magazines and into revolver cylinders. The geometry of the cartridge, the bullet profile, and the overall design all work together to make cycling from magazine to chamber fast and reliable. If you've ever had feeding issues with other 45 Colt loads, you know why this matters.

Brass That's Worth Reloading

You get 20 rounds loaded in fresh brass with Boxer primers. The brass is reloadable, so if you're into handloading, you can stretch the value even further. That matters when you're serious about your ammunition.

Each box delivers 775 feet per second from a six-inch barrel and carries a ballistic coefficient of 0.152, which means the bullet performs consistently downrange rather than falling off a cliff.