Brand |
Federal Premium |
Caliber |
45 Colt |
Model |
Hammer Down |
Bullet Weight |
250 Grain |
Bullet Type |
Jacketed Hollow Point |
Reloadable |
Yes |
Case Type |
Nickel Plated Brass |
Rounds Per Box |
20 Rounds Per Box |
Boxes Per Case |
10 Boxes Per Case |
Muzzle Energy |
583 FT-LBS |
Muzzle Velocity |
1025 FPS |
Make your lever gun run like never before with the industry's only ammunition truly designed for optimal cycling and overall performance from the time-tested rifle platform. Velocities of Federal Premium® HammerDown™ loads are customized to produce superior ballistics and terminal performance through lever-action barrel lengths. The construction of the molecularly bonded soft point bullets has also been adjusted for the best accuracy and expansion at those velocities. The geometry of each round's case, bullet and cartridge ensures flawless cycling through tubular magazine and typical lever-action feeding systems.
- Specifically engineered for lever guns
- Functions flawlessly in side gate loading and tubular magazines
- Modified chambered case for easier feeding
- Bullets optimized for better terminal performance out of lever-action rifles
- Designed in partnership with Henry Repeating Arms
- Bullets provide best-in-class expansion and weight retention on impact
- Increased velocities and performance in pistol cartridges
- Nickel-plated cases
Returns Policy
- We are unable to accept returns on ammunition. All ammunition sales are final.
- It is up to the customer to know all local laws and obey them. By purchasing ammunition or magazines you certify that you are 21 years of age.
Delivery Date and Manually Reviewed Orders
- We offer the estimated delivery date at checkout for UPS and Fedex shipping. This is an estimate based on the current warehouse workflow and the shipping carrier's transit time.
- If your order requires manual review the shipping date may be delayed. Orders that need to be manually verified are flagged by our system. Typically we flag orders for manual verification if the billing and shipping address do not match, we need an ID on file to ship the order, or if the order is from a first time customer for a large amount. We will contact you promptly to verify your order or request an ID. To expedite this process feel free to contact us in advance to verify the order or submit your ID. Please submit the ID using the tools on the site to upload your ID. This info is displayed below under your corresponding state. Once you have been verified you will be put on a white list for future orders. We thank you for your help.
Shipping Restrictions

Alaska | No ammunition |
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California |
Must be shipped to an FFL or Licensed Ammunition Vendor unless you are an exempt peace officer. IF you have an FFL03 we can ship ammunition to you once on file, but you must have an AVL issued by CA to transfer ammunition. Click here to view the FFL dealers we have on file and instructions for shipping to a CA FFL or AVL. Click here to upload your FFL or AVL information (LEO Credentials if applicable) No tracer ammunition No magazines over 10 rounds |
Connecticut |
No magazines over 10 rounds |
Colorado | No magazines over 15 rounds |
DC | No ammunition, no magazines over 10 rounds |
Hawaii | No Ammunition, no magazines over 10 rounds, no Starter Pistols |
Illinois | Must have an Illinois Firearms Owner Identification Card, no shipments to Chicago. Click here to upload your IL Firearms Owner ID Card |
Maryland | No magazines over 10 rounds |
Massachusetts | No Ammunition, no magazines over 10 rounds, no Starter Pistols |
New Jersey | No magazines over 10 rounds, must have a New Jersey Firearms Purchaser Identification Card to purchase ammunition Click here to upload your NJ Firearms Purchaser ID Card |
New York | No magazines over 10 rounds |
New York City | No magazines over 10 rounds, all ammunition must be shipped to an FFL Click here to upload an FFL |