SKU: AW45CST
UPC: 020892231627
MPN: W45CST
The Winchester Silvertip 45 Colt 225gr HP ammunition is purpose-built for handgun hunters, sport shooters, and defensive carry applications requiring reliable stopping power in a classic caliber. This offering delivers 20 rounds per box across 10 boxes per case, providing serious shooters with a full 200-round supply of factory-loaded precision ammunition. Winchester's Silvertip line has earned its reputation across decades of field use in law enforcement and hunting communities for consistent performance when it counts most.
The 225-grain hollow point projectile is engineered with Winchester's proven Silvertip construction—a lead core bonded to a gilded copper jacket with an exposed lead tip that initiates rapid expansion on impact. This bullet weight in 45 Colt generates exceptional kinetic energy downrange while maintaining the subsonic velocity characteristics that make the caliber naturally suited for suppressed shooting platforms. The hollow point cavity is designed to expand reliably across intermediate barriers while maintaining structural integrity, translating to predictable wound ballistics and energy transfer whether deployed for hunting medium game or defensive purposes.
This ammunition performs optimally in single-action revolvers like the Colt Peacemaker and Ruger Blackhawk, as well as modern 45 Colt/.410 lever guns and dedicated semi-automatic platforms. Handgun hunters pursuing deer-sized game benefit from the controlled expansion and energy retention this loading delivers, while defensive shooters appreciate the short-range stopping characteristics inherent to the 225-grain hollow point design. The 10-box case format makes this ideal for range training cycles, competition scheduling, or stocking professional armories where volume purchasing and consistent ammunition logistics are operational requirements.
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