Bulk 45 Colt Ammo
Shop in-stock .45 Colt ammunition in bulk with next-business-day shipping. Cowboy action lead loads, CMJ range ammo, and Hornady FTX for single-action revolvers, lever guns, and the Taurus Judge. Read more about .45 Colt ammo.
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45 Long Colt – 250 Gr LRN-FP – Fiocchi Cowboy Action (45LCCA) – 500 Rounds
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Overview of .45 Colt Ammo
.45 Colt, often called .45 Long Colt, is one of the oldest centerfire handgun cartridges still in production. It fires a .452-inch bullet, usually 225 to 255 grains, at around 750 to 950 fps in standard factory loads. Heavy, slow bullets give it real stopping power with manageable recoil, making it popular for cowboy action shooting, hunting, and home defense.
.45 Colt runs in single-action revolvers like the Colt Single Action Army and Ruger Vaquero, lever-action rifles, and revolvers like the Taurus Judge and Smith & Wesson Governor that also fire .410 shotgun shells.
.45 Colt Brands We Carry
- Fiocchi .45 Colt Ammo: 225gr CMJ for range practice and Cowboy Action 250gr lead round nose flat point.
- Black Hills .45 Colt Ammo: Cowboy 250gr round nose flat point.
- Sellier & Bellot .45 Colt Ammo: 250gr lead flat nose in 600-round cases.
- HSM .45 Colt Ammo: Cowboy Action 200gr round nose flat point.
- Hornady .45 Colt Ammo: 225gr FTX, built to expand reliably from revolvers and lever guns.
Best .45 Colt Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
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| Cowboy Action Shooting | Fiocchi Cowboy Action 250gr LRN-FP | Black Hills Cowboy 250gr RNFP, HSM Cowboy Action 200gr |
| Range / Practice | Fiocchi 225gr CMJ | Sellier & Bellot 250gr LFN |
| Home Defense / Taurus Judge | Hornady 225gr FTX | None in stock |
| Classic Single-Action Revolvers | Black Hills Cowboy 250gr RNFP | Fiocchi Cowboy Action 250gr |
Why Buy .45 Colt Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Bulk pricing on a classic caliber. 500-round cases cost far less per round than the 20 and 50-round boxes found in stores.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is .45 Colt the same as .45 Long Colt?
Yes. .45 Colt and .45 Long Colt are the same cartridge. The Long name came from the need to tell it apart from the shorter .45 Schofield in the 1800s. Ammunition labeled either way fits any gun chambered in .45 Colt.
Can I shoot .45 ACP in a .45 Colt revolver?
No, not unless the revolver has a separate .45 ACP cylinder. .45 ACP is a shorter, rimless semi-auto cartridge. Some convertible revolvers come with both cylinders, but the two cartridges are not interchangeable in the same cylinder.
What is the best .45 Colt ammo for the Taurus Judge?
For defense, a hollow point designed for short barrels like Hornady 225gr FTX is a strong choice. Many Judge owners alternate .45 Colt with .410 defensive shells like Winchester PDX1. Practice with lead or CMJ range loads.
More About .45 Colt Ammo
Colt and the Union Metallic Cartridge Company developed .45 Colt in 1872 for the Colt Single Action Army revolver, which the U.S. Army adopted the next year. The "Peacemaker" and its .45 Colt cartridge became icons of the American West.
Originally a black powder cartridge, .45 Colt is loaded to modest pressures in standard factory ammunition so it stays safe in older and reproduction revolvers. Stronger modern revolvers from Ruger and others can handle heavier hunting loads, which has kept .45 Colt popular with handgun hunters as well as cowboy action shooters.