Pay tribute to America's frontline guardians and secure gold-standard range performance with Winchester USA 250th Anniversary .45 Auto 230gr Full Metal Jacket ammunition. Part of the exclusive "Defending Freedom" series, this 50-round limited-edition box pairs a military-standard training projectile with investment-grade display packaging to satisfy both high-volume handgun marksmen and elite firearms collectors alike. Packaged inside a rigid commemorative presentation box featuring a magnetic-closure lid and custom-printed military archive artwork, this centerfire handgun cartridge is engineered for standard-pressure target shooting and high-volume training in .45 Auto platforms.
A common friction point with .45 ACP systems is inconsistent feeding across varied feed ramp geometries, especially in legacy-pattern pistols. This load expertly resolves that issue through a round nose full metal jacket profile that promotes stable, repeatable chambering cycles. The technical basis is straightforward: the 230-grain FMJ projectile uses a fully enclosed lead core nested within a concentric copper jacket to maintain absolute dimensional uniformity under severe mechanical feeding stress. That precise geometry drastically reduces projectile deformation risks during high-speed cycling while preserving consistent, uniform bore engagement down the rifling.
Running at a subsonic 835 FPS, this cartridge produces a controlled, smooth push-recoil impulse consistent with traditional .45 Auto performance, making it highly manageable during fast multi-shot strings. Combined with factory-fresh Boxer-primed brass cases and a clean-burning, modern propellant formulation, the system supports highly predictable internal ballistics while limiting the accumulation of carbon buildup and ash soot over extended firing strings. This reduction in fouling actively prevents mechanical drag, ensuring your pistol preserves optimal slide velocity and positive slide lockup over time, while the rugged brass case construction supports reliable extraction and offers excellent reloadable case integrity.
Key Benefits
- Ultra-Exclusive 250th Anniversary Edition: Strictly capped production run of just 15,000 units nationwide, making this "Defending Freedom" box a premier piece of American military history.
- Flawless Round Nose FMJ: Hard copper-jacketed target bullet ensures flawless mechanical feeding across both vintage-pattern firearms and standard modern semi-automatics.
- Modern Clean-Burning Powder: Specially formulated propellant mix reduces carbon fouling down the barrel to sustain smooth slide velocity and reliable actions.
- High-Grade Reloadable Brass: Extruded Boxer-primed brass casings supply uniform headspacing and high structural tensile longevity for multiple reloading bench cycles.
Technical Specifications
- Ballistics: .45 Auto (.45 ACP) | 835 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 356 ft-lbs Muzzle Energy | Subsonic Target Profile
- Payload: 230 Grain | Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) | Enclosed Lead Core | Smooth Round Nose Geometry
- Components: New-Production Premium Brass | Boxer-Primed | Clean-Burning Propellant Blend | Reloadable
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | Winchester USA 250th Anniversary Limited-Collectible Series
- Dimensions: .45 ACP Handgun Geometry | Elite Commemorative Retail Display Box | SKU: USA45250
- Application: Target Shooting, High-Volume Tactical Range Training, and Elite Firearms Memorabilia Collecting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Factory Precision Quality Control Benchmarks
Secure a controlled-production Winchester USA 250th Anniversary load from SMKW, where verified inventory and proper storage handling ensure both performance integrity and collectible value. All centerfire handgun ammunition procurement and transit must comply fully with state, local, and federal shipping frameworks. Always maintain standard firearm safety protocols on the firing line.
