The Federal PH45UPB100 Gold Medal Premium brass delivers consistent case dimensions and superior durability for precision handloaders working with 45 ACP ammunition. This premium brass maintains tight tolerances that translate directly to improved accuracy and extended case life through multiple reloading cycles.
What Makes This Different
Federal's Gold Medal Premium brass undergoes additional quality control steps beyond standard commercial cases, including dimensional sorting and hardness testing. The brass features uniform wall thickness and precise flash hole drilling that eliminates the inconsistencies found in mixed headstamp brass. Each case meets match-grade specifications with neck tension variance held to ±0.001 inches.
Key Features
- Premium brass construction with consistent wall thickness for uniform powder burn
- Large pistol primer pockets sized to 0.210" diameter for reliable ignition
- Trimmed to 0.898" overall length with squared case mouths
- Annealed case necks provide optimal bullet retention and release
- Flash holes deburred and sized to 0.080" for consistent ignition
- Headstamped "FC 45 AUTO" for easy identification and sorting
- Packaged in protective plastic bags to prevent damage during storage
This brass performs consistently across temperature ranges from -20°F to 125°F, maintaining dimensional stability that competitive shooters depend on for match accuracy. The cases accept both jacketed and lead bullets without excessive neck tension that can affect velocity consistency. Proper annealing allows the brass to expand and contract through the firing cycle without work hardening, extending useful life to 8-12 reloading cycles with appropriate load data.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 45 ACP (45 Auto)
- Case length: 0.898 inches
- Case capacity: Approximately 14.8 grains H2O
- Primer type: Large pistol
- Material: 70/30 brass alloy
- Package quantity: 100 cases
- Manufacturer: Federal Premium Ammunition
- Country of origin: United States
Federal's reputation for manufacturing consistency makes this brass the foundation for accurate handloads whether building competition rounds or precision defensive ammunition. The uniform case preparation eliminates variables that affect accuracy, allowing handloaders to focus on powder charges and bullet seating depth for optimal performance.