Description
Brass is where a good handload starts, and Hornady treats these cases like the foundation of the cartridge rather than an afterthought. These are new, unprimed .45 Auto (ACP) cases ready for your primer, powder, and bullet of choice. If you load for a 1911, a double-stack .45, or just about any pistol chambered in .45 ACP, this is the kind of brass that takes the guesswork out of the equation.
What Sets This Hornady .45 Auto Brass Apart
Hornady runs each case through tight quality checks before it ever reaches your bench. They measure for consistent wall concentricity, which helps the bullet seat straight in both the case and the chamber, and that translates to a more uniform release when the round goes off. The case walls are held to uniform thickness too, something benchrest crowd has preached about for years because it keeps internal capacity steady from case to case. The result is more predictable charges, pressures, and velocity across your loads.
Built to Reload Again and Again
Because Hornady puts the extra work in up front with smaller lot production and strict standards, these cases tend to hold up through multiple firings. That matters with a straight-walled pistol case like the .45 Auto, where you want brass that stays consistent trim after trim. Every case in the same caliber is made to be virtually identical lot to lot, so you are not chasing new load data every time you buy a fresh batch.
Good Fit for the .45 ACP Handloader
The .45 Auto uses a Large Pistol primer, so pair these with the primers and powder your recipe calls for and you are set. New brass also means you skip the sorting, cleaning, and inspection headaches that come with picking up range pickups, which is a nice head start when you want to get straight to loading. Made in the USA, this is the same quality brass Hornady uses in their own loaded ammunition.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Caliber: .45 Auto (ACP)
- Cartridge Type: Handgun
- Condition: New
- Primed: No (Unprimed)
- Primer Size: Large Pistol
- Case Material: Brass
- Made in USA: Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number: 8760B
- UPC: 090255601084
What’s Included
- New unprimed Hornady .45 Auto (ACP) brass cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Hornady .45 Auto brass new or once-fired?
This is brand new, unprimed Hornady brass, not once-fired or range pickup. That means no sorting through mixed headstamps and no cleaning before you get started. You will still want to inspect and prep it to your usual standards, but it comes ready to prime, charge, and seat.
What primer size does the .45 Auto brass take?
Standard .45 Auto (ACP) brass uses a Large Pistol primer. Match your primer selection to your load data and the components you are running. Always double-check your recipe before you start seating primers.
Can I reload these Hornady cases multiple times?
Yes, and that is one of the strong points here. Hornady builds these cases to tight tolerances with uniform wall thickness, which helps them hold up through repeated firings. With proper care, trimming, and inspection, straight-walled .45 ACP brass like this tends to give you a lot of life.
Is this loaded ammunition or just the brass?
This is unprimed brass only, a reloading component. There is no primer, powder, or bullet included. You will need to supply those separately to build finished cartridges.




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