Buffalo Bore 3G/20 45 Colt +P 225gr Barnes XPB
Buffalo Bore's premium 45 Colt +P load features a 225-grain Barnes lead-free hollow point designed for deep penetration on medium to large game. Twenty rounds per box.
Premium Big Game Ammunition for Serious Hunters
Buffalo Bore's 3G/20 represents serious ammunition engineering for the discerning handloader and revolver hunter. This load pairs a 225-grain Barnes VOR-TX hollow point with a carefully optimized powder charge to deliver the penetration and expansion needed for ethical big game hunting.
Ballistic Design
The Barnes bullet design emphasizes deep, straight-line penetration—critical for taking game from whitetail deer through elk with a handgun. The lead-free construction meets environmental regulations while maintaining the terminal performance hunters demand.
Practical Specifications
- Cartridge: 45 Colt +P
- Bullet Weight: 225 grains
- Bullet Type: Barnes VOR-TX hollow point, lead-free
- Overall Length: 1.572 inches
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
Important Firearm Compatibility
This is a +P load. Use ONLY in large-frame revolvers with sufficient strength:
- Ruger Blackhawk, Redhawk, and pre-2006 Vaquero (45 Colt or 454 Casull models)
- Colt Anaconda
- Freedom Arms revolvers (454 Casull and 45 Colt models)
- Dan Wesson revolvers
- Winchester and Marlin Model 1894 rifles
- Modern falling-block rifle actions
- Thompson Center Encore and Handi-Rifle
Do not use in weak-framed revolvers or firearms not listed above. The compact 1.572-inch overall length ensures reliable feeding in short-cylinder revolvers.
