Will the 230 grain JHP projectile achieve reliable expansion out of compact .45 ACP handguns?

This ammunition is designed around a standard muzzle velocity of 889 fps from a 5.0 inch barrel. Out of ultra-compact barrels under 3.5 inches, velocity can drop below the threshold required for consistent hollow-point expansion, causing the projectile to perform more like a standard full metal jacket.

How does this ammunition perform at longer ranges during club target matches?

The Sellier & Bellot 230 grain JHP is optimised for close-to-intermediate distances up to 50 metres. Beyond 50 metres, the trajectory drop steepens significantly, showing a drop of approximately 7.2 cm at 50 metres and 48.8 cm at 100 metres when zeroed at 25 metres.

Are the brass casings suitable for handloading after factory use?

Yes, this ammunition features reloadable brass casings with boxer-primed, non-corrosive primers. This allows shooters to safely deprime, resize, and reload the brass for continued use in compatible .45 ACP platforms.

What licensing requirements apply to purchase this ammunition in Australia?

As Category H ammunition, purchasing and possessing this product in Australia requires a valid state or territory firearms licence with a Category H handgun endorsement, matching calibre registration, and strict adherence to local dealer purchase limits and secure storage regulations.

45 ACP Ammo - Sellier & Bellot V311892

The Sellier & Bellot .45 Auto 230 Grain JHP is factory-loaded handgun ammunition engineered for consistent cycling and controlled expansion in full-sized sporting pistols. Featuring a standard-pressure load, this cartridge propels a 230-grain (14.90 g) Jacketed Hollow Point bullet from a standard 127 mm (5.0 in) test barrel at a muzzle velocity of 271 m/s (889 fps), generating 547 J (404 ft-lb) of muzzle energy. The projectile is enclosed in a CuZn 10 brass-alloy jacket with an ogive profile designed to eliminate feed-ramp hang-ups across traditional 1911 and modern striker-fired platforms. Assembled with boxer primers and reloadable brass cases, this 50-round package offers reliable ballistic consistency for Australian Category H sporting and target disciplines.

Key Features

Controlled Expansion Bullet: Two-piece jacketed hollow point construction designed to initiate expansion on impact while retaining core mass.
Reliable Feeding Geometry: Truncated ogive profile designed to feed reliably across both 1911 feed ramps and modern striker-fired semi-automatic handguns.
Standard Pressure Loading: Delivers full 404 ft-lb muzzle energy without the accelerated firearm wear associated with +P overpressure rounds.
Reloadable Brass Components: Assembled with non-corrosive boxer primers and reloadable brass casings measuring an overall cartridge length of 29.10 mm.

Specifications

Calibre: .45 Auto / .45 ACP
Manufacturer SKU: V311892 (SB45C)
Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
Bullet Weight: 230 grains (14.90 g)
Jacket Material: CuZn 10 (tombac / brass alloy)
Muzzle Velocity: 271 m/s (889 fps)
Muzzle Energy: 547 J (404 ft-lb)
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.227
Cartridge Overall Length: 29.10 mm (1.146 in)
Total Cartridge Weight: 21.1 g
Case Type: Reloadable brass, boxer-primed
Pressure Rating: Standard pressure (Non-+P)
Package Quantity: 50 rounds per box (124 mm × 62 mm × 33.5 mm; ~1.12 kg)

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 45 Auto (45 Acp) 230 Grain Jhp Ammo 50 Rd for?

Sporting handgun competitors — Delivers a factory-measured muzzle velocity of 889 fps and a heavy 230-grain projectile that easily achieves a 204.5 power factor rating for action pistol and steel matches allowing hollow-point ammunition.
Recreational club target shooters — Delivers standard-pressure 404 ft-lb muzzle energy from reloadable brass cases supplied in standard 50-round packaging for consistent range training without excess firearm wear.

Less suitable for: Handgun targets beyond 50 metres, where trajectory drop steepens significantly (-48.8 cm at 100 m when zeroed at 25 m), requiring lighter, flatter-shooting calibres or aerodynamic target wadcutters; or sub-compact pistols with barrel lengths under 3.5 inches, where muzzle velocities drop below the threshold required for reliable hollow-point expansion, making full metal jacket cartridges a better fit.

SKU	SAB42080LP
Model #	V311892
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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