Sierra Sports Master .45 240 gr 0.4515" Jacketed Hollow Cavity Handgun Bullet, 100/box - 8820

The 240 grain #8820 jacketed hollow cavity Sports Master bullet was introduced in 1977 in response to requests for a "standard" weight bullet for the 45 Colt cartridge. The skived power jacket was added in 1984, making this bullet an excellent choice for 45 Colt vintage or modern handguns. Vintage models usually had a 0.454 inches diameter bore. However, modern Colt, Ruger, Smith and Wesson, Taurus, and most other handguns, including replicas of the Colt Single Action Army, will have barrels with a 0.451 inches bore. This bullet can be used in vintage 45 Colt handguns, but sizing cases may require special attention in older reloading dies. The 240 grain #8820 bullet has a cannelure for roll crimping, and it may be loaded into 45 Colt cartridges to be used in rifles with tubular magazines. This bullet is very effective for hunting because of the reliable expansion of the hollow cavity power jacket design and trademark Sierra accuracy. The reliable expansion characteristics of this bullet make it suitable for cartridges ranging from the 45 ACP up through moderate loads (up to 1400 fps) in the 454 Casull for either hunting or target competition.