The Federal GM45B Premium Gold Medal delivers match-grade precision for competitive shooters demanding consistent accuracy from their 45 ACP firearms. This premium ammunition features a 185-grain full metal jacket semi-wadcutter bullet specifically engineered for target shooting applications.
What Makes This Different
Federal's Gold Medal line represents the company's top-tier match ammunition, manufactured to tighter tolerances than standard target loads. The semi-wadcutter profile combines the feeding reliability of a full metal jacket with the clean hole-cutting characteristics preferred by competitive shooters. Each cartridge undergoes rigorous quality control testing to ensure consistent velocities and groupings that standard practice ammunition cannot match.
Key Features
- 185-grain full metal jacket semi-wadcutter bullet for precise target cutting
- Match-grade powder charges measured to exact specifications
- Premium brass cases with consistent wall thickness
- Optimized for 1911-style pistols and other 45 ACP platforms
- Velocity: approximately 770 fps from 5-inch barrel
- 50 rounds per box, 20 boxes per case (1,000 total rounds)
- Boxer-primed cases suitable for reloading
Competitive shooters rely on this ammunition for bullseye, precision pistol, and slow-fire matches where accuracy takes precedence over rapid-fire performance. The 185-grain weight provides excellent stability and consistent point of impact across temperature variations. Indoor ranges appreciate the clean-burning powder formulation that reduces fouling and smoke production during extended shooting sessions.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 45 ACP (45 Auto)
- Bullet Weight: 185 grains
- Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket Semi-Wadcutter (FMJ SWC)
- Muzzle Velocity: ~770 fps (5" barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: ~244 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Reloadable brass
- Primer: Boxer-type, non-corrosive
- Packaging: 50 rounds per box, 20 boxes per case
- Manufacturer: Federal Premium Ammunition
- Country of Origin: United States
Serious competitors choose Federal Gold Medal ammunition because consistency determines match outcomes. This bulk case packaging provides excellent value for high-volume shooters while maintaining the premium quality standards that separate Gold Medal from economy target loads.