Federal Premium Punch .45 ACP 230-grain jacketed hollow point is a purpose-built personal defense load engineered for consistent performance in defensive handguns. The bullet combines a skived jacket with a soft lead core to encourage controlled expansion, while nickel-plated brass cases and sealed primers support reliable feeding and ignition. This load is tested at 890 fps from a 5 inch test barrel and is supplied in compact 20-round boxes suitable for carry and duty-oriented use.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is .45 ACP for common defensive pistols.
- Bullet weight is 230 grains for established terminal performance characteristics.
- Bullet style is Jacketed Hollow Point to promote controlled expansion.
- Muzzle velocity is 890 fps (tested from a 5″ barrel).
- Muzzle energy is 404 ft lbs based on the published test figures.
- Test barrel length is 5 inches for the published velocity figure.
- Units per box is 20 rounds in standard retail packaging.
- Units per case is 200 rounds (10 boxes per case).
- Case material is nickel-plated brass with primer seal for corrosion resistance and smooth feeding.
- Intended application is Home Defense and personal defense scenarios.
Federal Premium Punch delivers a balanced defensive cartridge that emphasizes reliable ignition, consistent performance, and controlled expansion. Packaged in convenient 20-round boxes with nickel-plated brass and sealed primers, this load is suited to users who value dependable feeding and straightforward defensive performance from their .45 ACP platforms.





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