ASK AN EXPERTDescription
- Reliable Expansion: The Sports Master bullet is designed to provide reliable expansion in varmints and small game
- Superb Accuracy: Crafted for superb accuracy
- Power Jacket: Features Sierra's unique Power Jacket, ensuring reliable expansion
- Versatile Use: Established in both range and field applications
The 240 grain #8820 Jacketed Hollow Cavity SportsMaster bullet was introduced in 1977 in response to requests for a "standard" weight bullet for the 45 Colt cartridge. The skived PowerJacket was added in 1984, making this bullet an excellent choice for 45 Colt vintage or modern handguns. Vintage models usually had a .454 inch diameter bore. However, modern Colt, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Taurus, and most other handguns, including replicas of the Colt Single Action Army, will have barrels with a .451 inch bore. This bullet can be used in vintage 45 Colt handguns, but sizing cases may require special attention in older reloading dies. The 240 grain #8820 bullet has a cannelure for roll crimping, and it may be loaded into 45 Colt cartridges to be used in rifles with tubular magazines. This bullet is very effective for hunting because of the reliable expansion of the hollow cavity PowerJacket design and trademark Sierra accuracy. The reliable expansion characteristics of this bullet make it suitable for cartridges ranging from the 45 ACP up through moderate loads (up to 1400 fps) in the 454 Casull for either hunting or target competition.
Warranty Information
| Core Material | Lead |
| Caliber | 45 Cal |
| Cannelure | Yes |
| Sectional Density | .168 |
| Bullet Type | Jacketed Hollow Cavity (JHC) |
| Jacket Material | Copper |
| Model | Sports Master |
| Bullet Diameter | .4515 |
| Quantity | 100 Per Box |
| Weight | 240 gr |
| Application | Defense/Hunting/Target |
| Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges | .150 @ 1100 fps and above .160 between 1100 and 900 fps .170 @ 900 fps and below |
