The HSM Bear Load 45 Colt delivers maximum stopping power with 325-grain wide flat nose bullets specifically engineered for dangerous game encounters. This premium ammunition combines deep penetration with devastating energy transfer to neutralize threats when standard loads fall short.
What Makes This Different
Unlike standard 45 Colt loads that typically use 250-grain bullets, HSM Bear Load ammunition features heavy 325-grain projectiles with wide flat nose profiles. The increased bullet weight provides superior momentum retention through heavy bone and muscle tissue. These cartridges generate significantly higher energy levels than conventional cowboy action loads while maintaining controllable recoil in modern revolvers.
Key Features
- 325-grain wide flat nose bullets for maximum energy transfer and penetration
- Premium brass cases with consistent wall thickness for reliable extraction
- Specially formulated powder charge optimized for dangerous game applications
- Large meplat design creates devastating wound channels in target tissue
- Compatible with Ruger Blackhawk, Freedom Arms, and other modern 45 Colt revolvers
- Factory-loaded to SAAMI specifications for consistent performance
- 20-round boxes provide sufficient capacity for hunting trips and practice
Field testing demonstrates reliable expansion and straight-line penetration through heavy barriers. The wide flat nose design transfers kinetic energy efficiently upon impact while the heavy bullet weight maintains trajectory stability at extended ranges. This ammunition performs consistently in temperatures from -20°F to 140°F, making it suitable for Alaska brown bear hunts and North American dangerous game encounters.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 45 Colt (.452 diameter)
- Bullet Weight: 325 grains
- Bullet Type: Wide Flat Nose (WFN)
- Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 1,200 fps
- Muzzle Energy: Approximately 1,040 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Premium brass construction
- Primer: Large pistol primer
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Manufacturer: HSM Ammunition
- Country of Origin: United States
HSM Bear Load represents the pinnacle of 45 Colt performance for serious applications. The combination of heavy bullets and proven manufacturing delivers the reliability demanded in critical situations. Stock levels fluctuate due to high demand from guides and hunters who depend on maximum stopping power.