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Winchester American Lever Range ammunition is designed from the ground up for lever-action rifles and carbines. This .45 Long Colt load uses a 250-grain lead flat nose bullet that's engineered to feed reliably through tubular magazines and cycle smoothly in your lever gun action without hiccups.
The load runs at a moderate velocity of 900 fps, which is characteristic of .45 Colt range ammunition. What sets this round apart is the attention to detail Winchester put into the bullet profile itself. Rather than generic pistol ammo shoehorned into a rifle, these cartridges are tailored specifically for the feeding geometry and cycling demands of lever actions. You'll notice faster, more consistent cycling compared to generic ammunition.
What you get in the box is 50 rounds in brass cases that you can reload if you're into handloading. The modern propellants burn cleaner than older formulations, so you'll spend less time scrubbing powder residue out of your action and barrel. Combined with precision-built bullets and uniform powder charges throughout the box, you're looking at shot-to-shot consistency that will hold up during extended range sessions.
This ammunition is built for people who actually shoot their lever guns regularly. Whether you're running cowboy action competition, sighting in a rifle, or putting rounds downrange for the pure enjoyment of it, American Lever Range is engineered to keep your gun running smoothly all day long.
Yes, the .45 Long Colt is a true dual-platform cartridge that works in both platforms. However, this Winchester American Lever load is specifically optimized for lever-action cycling and feeding from tubular magazines. While it will fire safely in any .45 Long Colt revolver or handgun, you'll see the full benefit of the optimized bullet profile in a lever gun.
Yes. These cartridges come in boxer-primed brass cases, which are fully reloadable. The cases are new production Winchester brass, so if you reload, you've got quality components to work with once you finish firing the loaded rounds.
The 900 fps velocity is typical for standard .45 Long Colt range loads designed for comfortable shooting. Cowboy action ammunition often runs in the 750-800 fps range for very soft recoil, while hotter loads can exceed 1,000 fps. The American Lever load strikes a balance with moderate velocity that cycles smoothly in lever guns without excess recoil or noise.
The lead flat nose profile serves two functions in a lever gun. First, it's shaped to feed reliably from tubular magazines without nose-diving into primer pockets ahead of it. Second, the flat nose creates better energy transfer on targets compared to pointed bullets, making it effective for range and hunting use.
Lever guns have complex actions with multiple moving parts and tight spaces. Ammunition that produces less powder residue means less fouling buildup in those areas, which extends the time between cleanings and keeps your action running smoothly during extended shooting sessions. It's a practical benefit of modern propellants that older ammo didn't offer.
The .45 Colt with a 250-grain lead bullet can be used for hunting small to medium game with proper shot placement. The lead flat nose provides reasonable energy transfer, though dedicated hunting loads with jacketed bullets might offer better performance on larger game. Check your local regulations and use appropriate loads for your intended game.
| UPC | 020892030480 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | W45LCAL |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 250 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Long Colt |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 250Gr |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Lead Flat Nose |
| Shipping Weight | 2.7 |
| Units per Box | 50 |
| Cost per Round | 0.98 |
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