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When you're heading into bear country, you need ammunition engineered for serious business. HSM Bear Load delivers the kind of terminal performance that won't let you down when it matters most. Each cartridge features a hard-cast, gas-checked 325-grain wide flat nose bullet paired with temperature-stable powders and premium brass casings for reliability in any condition.
The wide flat nose design creates devastating wound channels while the gas check prevents barrel fouling from lead buildup. This combination lets you shoot extended strings without accuracy degradation. Compared to standard .45 Long Colt loads, the Bear Load pushes these heavy bullets to over 1,155 fps with 963 ft-lbs of energy from a 7.5-inch barrel, giving you the velocity needed for maximum penetration on dangerous game. The 15 Brinell hard-cast construction holds together on impact instead of fragmenting, ensuring you get the deep bone-breaking penetration these situations demand.
This is high-pressure ammunition built for modern large-frame revolvers like the Ruger Blackhawk, Thompson Center Contender, or firearms chambered in .454 Casull or .460 S&W. It's not designed for vintage or replica single actions built on smaller frames. If you're unsure whether your firearm can handle this load safely, check with your manufacturer first. Each box contains 50 rounds of brass-cased ammunition ready to reload if you handload.
HSM has been making ammunition for over fifty years, and their Bear Load line carries that experience. Temperature-stable powders ensure consistent velocities whether you're loading rounds in a warm shop or carrying them through changing weather. That kind of reliability matters when you're the person responsible for protecting yourself and others in remote territory.
This ammunition is designed for modern large-frame revolvers including the Ruger Blackhawk (post-1973), original Ruger Vaquero, Ruger Bisley, Thompson Center Contender, and any firearm chambered in .454 Casull or .460 S&W. It is not suitable for vintage single actions or replica firearms built on smaller frames. Always verify your firearm's manual or contact the manufacturer before using any +P ammunition.
The gas check is a small cup attached to the bullet base that prevents lead fouling buildup in the barrel when firing hard-cast lead bullets at higher velocities. This keeps your barrel cleaner and maintains consistent accuracy even during extended shooting sessions. It also allows the ammunition to achieve higher velocities than standard lead bullets would allow.
While technically the rounds can be fired on a range, these are specialized defensive and hunting loads designed and priced for that purpose. Standard target ammunition would be more economical. Some indoor ranges may restrict lead ammunition, so check your local range policies before bringing these rounds.
Yes, the ammunition comes in quality brass cases that are reloadable. However, reloading requires proper equipment, knowledge of safe powder charges, and adherence to established load data. If you're new to handloading, work with established references and start with conservative loads before working up to higher pressures.
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.32 |
| Grains | 325 gr |
| Length | 6.2000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 45C7N |
| Units per Box | 50 |
| UPC | 837306003561 |
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