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.45 Auto (.45 ACP) VS .460 Rowland

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.45 Auto (.45 ACP)

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MSRP:

$6.38

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$6.38

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$7.09

MSRP:

$33.29

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Gun Specifications

Specifications

.45 Auto (.45 ACP)

.460 Rowland

Height

0.90

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Average FPS

937

Average Grain

207

Average Energy

403

Recoil

0.93

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Ballistic Coefficient

149.40

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Gun Descriptions

.45 Auto (.45 ACP)

45 ACP 45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) Ammo is a popular handgun cartridge that is perfect to use in legendary 1911 pistols. These hard-hitting rounds are well-known around the world for both stopping power and reliability. The muzzle energy of 45 ACP ammo ranges between 300 and 500 ft. which is higher than most 9mm cartridges. Introduced in 1904 by John Moses Browning, this rimless straight-walled handgun standard cartridge operates at a low chamber pressure rating of 21,000 psi. Ballistic Properties of 45 ACP Ammo: Bullet Weight / Type Velocity Energy 185 grain / Bonded Defense 1,225 feet / second 835 Joules 185 grain / Jacketed Hollow Point 1,050 feet / second 614 Joules 200 grain / Jacketed Hollow Point +Pressurized 1,080 feet / second 702 Joules 230 grain / Federal Hydra-Shok 900 feet / second 561 Joules 230 grain / US Army Ball Full Metal Jacket 830 feet / second 477 Joules 45 ACP Ammo is available from 68 grains to 300 grains. Rounds under 100 grains and over 260 grains are specialty rounds. 186-grain and 230 grain are the perfect for reloaders and target shooters. A 230 grain round travels at about 830 ft/second when fired using a 1911 pistol. 45 ACP Ammo Specification: Case type: straight, Rimless, Bullet diameter: 11.5 mm (.452 in) Neck diameter: 12.0 mm (.473 in) Base diameter: 12.1 mm (.476 in) Rim diameter: 12.2 mm (.480 in) Rim thickness: 1.2 mm (.049 in) Case length: 22.8 mm (.898 in) Overall length: 32.4 mm (1.275 in) Case capacity: 1.73 cm3 (26.7 gr H2O) Rifling twist: 406 mm Maximum pressure (CIP): 19,900 psi (137 MPa) Maximum pressure (SAAMI): 21,000 psi (140 MPa)

.460 Rowland

About The .460 Rowland Ammo is a proprietary cartridge that captures the true level of velocities of the .44 Magnum Ammo when chambered into several popular semi-automatic rifles, pistols, and revolvers. The .460 Rowland Ammo was designed and developed in 1998, and the cartridge is manufactured to this day. The .460 Rowland Ammo is 1/16th longer than a traditional .45 ACP Ammo to prevent the high pressures .460 Rowland Ammo from being used with a standard chambered firearm for the low pressured .45 ACP Ammo. There are two main aspects to this cartridge. A sharp increase in the maximum pressure of the bullet casing over the .45 ACP Ammo and .45 Super Ammo. And to reduce the velocity of the bullet in pistols to manageable levels. The overall length of this bullet is 32.4mm, and the bullet diameter measures 11.5mm. The 80-grain bullet variant of the .460 Rowland Ammo can travel at a velocity of 3,050 feet per second while creating an energy level of 1,680 ft.lbf. Manufacturer The .460 Rowland Ammo was designed and manufactured by Mr. Johnny Ray Rowland in 1998. And due to its usability, it's still available in the market. Uses The heavy variants of the .460 Rowland Ammo are suitable for hunting medium to large-sized game. It can even effectively take down predators such as wolves, American lions, and giant bears.

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