Buffalo Bore 3G20 Strictly Business .45 Long Colt +P 225 gr

The Buffalo Bore Ammunition 3G20 "Buffalo-Barnes Strictly Business" is a .45 Long Colt +P hunting load built around a 225 grain Barnes VOR-TX XPB lead-free projectile. This load is published with a muzzle velocity of 1500 fps and a muzzle energy of 1124 ft lbs. The long-for-weight Barnes X-style projectile is designed to deliver deep penetration for hunting applications and is offered as a lead-free option.

Barnes positioned the crimp groove to produce a short cartridge overall length; the published overall length for this cartridge is 1.572 inches. The manufacturer documentation specifies compatibility and strong-frame requirements—this ammunition is intended for use in large-frame revolvers and modern steel actions as listed below; follow all firearm and ammunition manufacturer guidance before use.

Compatibility note: Use this ammunition only in large-frame Ruger models (Black Hawk, Red Hawk iterations chambered in 454 Casull and 45 Colt, and pre-2006 Vaqueros), Colt Anaconda, revolvers chambered in 454 Casull and 45 Colt, Dan Wesson revolvers, Winchester and Marlin model 1894, modern-steel falling block actions, Thompson/Center Encore, and the Thompson/Center Handi Rifle.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for .45 Long Colt.
• Bullet weight is 225 gr.
• Bullet type is Barnes VOR-TX XPB lead-free.
• Load is rated +P.
• Muzzle velocity is 1500 fps.
• Muzzle energy is 1124 ft lbs.
• Units per box: 20 rounds.
• Boxes per case: 12.
• Case material is Brass.
• Primary application listed as Hunting.

This is a purpose-built, heavy-for-caliber, lead-free .45 Long Colt loading intended for hunters and shooters who require deep-penetration performance from strong-frame revolvers and modern break-action rifles. Its combination of a 225 gr Barnes VOR-TX XPB projectile and a short overall length provides a focused option where deep-penetration, heavy-for-caliber performance and lead-free projectiles are required.