The Remington Performance WheelGun .45 Colt 250-grain Lead Round Nose (LRN) 50-round box is a vintage-optimized centerfire revolver cartridge engineered specifically for traditional target practice, Cowboy Action shooting, and legacy platform preservation. The primary friction point when operating large-bore .45-caliber platforms—particularly vintage single-action wheelguns or lightweight replicas—is the harsh recoil impulse and rapid mechanical frame fatigue caused by modern, high-pressure ammunition. Overpowered loads can quickly throw off cylinder timing, stretch frames, and accelerate wear on classic revolver actions. Remington eliminates this mechanical bottleneck by pairing a traditional, heavy 250-grain lead projectile with a reduced-pressure smokeless powder charge that perfectly replicates traditional black-powder ballistics.
The technical advantage focuses on reducing peak internal chamber pressures while preserving absolute ignition cleanliness and downrange accuracy. Launching a soft-alloy 250-grain lead round nose projectile at a regulated muzzle velocity of 750 FPS, this cartridge generates a highly manageable recoil impulse. Supporting this smooth ballistics profile is Remington’s legendary Kleanbore priming compound. This non-corrosive primer formulation leaves behind zero oxidizable residue, fighting off the bore-pitting rust that threatens classic steel rifling. The smooth, traditional lead round nose profile ensures consistent bullet stabilization inside the barrel while eliminating drag for a predictable, reliable point-of-impact shot after shot.
Built with high-grade, first-run virgin brass casings, each round maintains excellent structural stability to prevent sticky cases after firing. This dimensional precision ensures effortless cylinder indexing, manual ejector rod extraction, and rapid reloading under field conditions. The traditional LRN profile is mechanically versatile, gliding smoothly into revolver cylinders and feeding flawlessly through the tubular magazines and lifter mechanisms of classic lever-action rifles without jamming. Charged with clean-burning propellants to minimize carbon build-up in the cylinder window, this 50-round box provides the authentic, low-stress shooting behavior desired for heavy range sessions.
Key Benefits
- Low-Pressure Frame Preservation: Meticulously tuned to maintain safe, mild internal chamber pressures to prevent frame stretching and timing wear on vintage steel revolvers.
- Legendary Kleanbore Priming: Advanced, non-corrosive factory primer compound eliminates rust-causing salts to shield older, irreplaceable barrel rifling from oxidation.
- Heavy-Hitting 250-Grain Lead Bullet: High-mass Lead Round Nose (LRN) projectile delivers stable downrange trajectories and pleasant, low-velocity feedback.
- Lever-Action Compatibility: Streamlined, classic nose profile ensures catch-free mechanical feeding from tubular magazines across vintage and modern repeating rifles.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .45 Colt (.45 Long Colt) | 750 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Low-Pressure WheelGun Target Profile
- Projectile: 250 Grain | Lead Round Nose (LRN) | Soft-Alloy Lead Core | Solid Non-Jacketed Construction
- Case/Primer: Premium Virgin Brass Case | Kleanbore Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed | Clean-Burning Low-Velocity Powder | Reloadable
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | Performance WheelGun Series
- Dimensions: .45 Colt Geometry | Vintage Medium Handgun Configuration | SKU: 22340
- Application: Cowboy Action Shooting, Targeted Range Practice, and Classic Firearm Preservation | Vintage and Modern .45 Colt Revolvers and Lever Rifles
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Factory Precision Specialty Quality Benchmarks
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