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When you're heading into bear country or after hogs, you need ammunition that's going to do the job when it matters. Federal's Solid Core line pairs a tough, hard-cast 240-grain flat-nose bullet with their proven Syntech polymer jacket technology, creating rounds built for serious hunting and dangerous animal defense situations.
The flat-nose design does more than look purposeful. It penetrates deep through dense game muscle and bone while the hard-cast lead construction keeps the projectile intact under impact. You get high weight retention and the terminal performance needed on tough animals. The Syntech polymer jacket here is key to reliability without the downsides of traditional hard-cast rounds. Unlike copper-jacketed or bare hard-cast bullets, you're not dealing with constant lead fouling that builds up in your barrel and makes cleaning a chore. The polymer coating eliminates that altogether while reducing friction by up to 12 percent, which means less heat in your barrel during extended shooting sessions and longer barrel life overall.
Loaded to +P pressure, these rounds clock 1000 feet per second and deliver 533 foot-pounds of energy from a five-inch barrel. That's meaningful stopping power, and the construction ensures it penetrates to reach vitals on thick-skinned game. Nickel-plated brass casing resists corrosion and feeds cleanly, while Federal's consistent quality control on primers and propellants keeps ignition reliable every time you pull the trigger.
The Syntech polymer jacket eliminates both copper and lead fouling, so your gun stays cleaner longer. You won't need special solvents or extended cleaning sessions between trips. This also makes these rounds safer for indoor use and shooting steel targets, where traditional copper jackets fragment and cause splash-back issues. Federal's lead-free Catalyst primers add to the clean-shooting benefit, especially important if you shoot frequently or in enclosed ranges.
The polymer jacket eliminates copper and lead fouling that builds up with conventional hard-cast or jacketed rounds. You get easier cleanup and less barrel maintenance overall. The polymer also produces about 12 percent less friction and 14 percent less heat than standard jacketed bullets, which extends barrel life when you're putting volume downrange.
These are loaded to higher pressure than standard .45 ACP rounds, so you need to verify your pistol is rated for +P ammunition before using them. Always check your owner's manual or contact the manufacturer to confirm your gun handles +P loads safely.
Federal built the Solid Core specifically for medium to large game including bears and hogs. The flat-nose design and deep penetration characteristics make it ideal for dangerous animal defense situations. The 240-grain weight and construction provide the weight retention and terminal performance needed for tough game hunting.
While they're engineered for hunting and dangerous animal defense, you can use them for target shooting. Just understand they're premium, specialized ammunition designed for performance in critical situations, so they're typically a higher cost-per-round option than standard target loads.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 240 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.80 |
| Grains | 240 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P45SHC1 |
| Shipping Weight | 1.085 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 604544658156 |
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