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Fort Scott Munitions built their reputation on doing one thing really well: making ammunition that tumbles reliably when it hits soft tissue. This .45 Long Colt load delivers that performance with a 225-grain solid copper spun projectile loaded to 869 fps. The bullet's engineered geometry causes it to tumble end-over-end rather than just expand like a traditional hollow point. The result is a larger wound cavity and more energy transfer concentrated internally instead of at the point of impact.
You're getting a machined solid copper bullet with no moving parts or mechanical components to fail. The solid construction means excellent weight retention through barriers and tissue. These aren't lead-free just because it sounds good either—it matters for barrel longevity and gives you cleaner shooting. The nickel-plated brass casings handle recoads if that's your thing, and the round comes loaded to match-grade standards with consistent velocity across the box.
The 225-grain weight hits a sweet spot for the .45 Colt. You get enough velocity for reliable tumbling behavior without excessive recoil. At 869 fps, this load works well in revolvers and lever-action rifles alike. Ballistic gel testing shows the TUI design creating a larger temporary wound cavity than conventional expanding rounds—the bullet tumbles multiple times through the target, cutting through tissue from different angles. It's this tumbling action that gives the TUI its reputation for more dramatic terminal effects.
Fort Scott positioned this load for defense and hunting, and it actually delivers on both. The penetration and wound characteristics work for medium-sized game, and the controlled performance suits defensive applications. You get 20 rounds per box, which gives you enough to get familiar with how this load performs from your specific firearm before you depend on it.
The TUI bullet tumbles end-over-end through tissue rather than expanding outward like a hollow point. This tumbling creates a larger wound cavity and distributes damage across a wider area internally. The solid copper construction means the bullet stays intact during this process, retaining its weight and penetration capability.
Yes, this load is designed to work in any firearm chambered in .45 Long Colt. The 225-grain weight and 869 fps velocity are suitable for standard-frame revolvers and lever actions. Always verify your specific firearm can safely handle standard-pressure .45 Long Colt loads.
Yes, the nickel-plated brass casings are reloadable. The primers are Boxer-type, so you can deprime and reprime normally. Fort Scott's quality control on brass and consistency make these cases good candidates for handloading.
Fort Scott machines each bullet from a solid copper rod on a CNC lathe to tight tolerances. The cartridges are loaded with consistent powder charges and primer seating, resulting in uniform velocity across the box. This manufacturing precision translates to reliability and predictable performance downrange.
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Long Colt |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated |
| Cost per Round | 1.72 |
| Grains | 225 gr |
| Length | 3.3000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 45LC225SCV |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 758381722263 |
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