.451 | 230gr | Hornady FMJ RN

About this bullet

.451 | 230gr | Hornady FMJ RN is a bullet made by Hornady. At 230 gr (14.9 g) and a diameter of 0.451'' (11.46 mm) it suits handloads where bullet weight and barrel length have to be matched carefully. Its G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.184 drives velocity retention and wind drift downrange — higher values mean a flatter trajectory at distance. We currently list 136 load recipes across 7 calibers for this bullet.

Most popular calibers for this bullet

Load data for .451 | 230gr | Hornady FMJ RN bullet is available in the following calibers:

• .45 ACP
• .45 Auto Rim
• .45 Colt
• .45 Win. Mag.
• .450 Bushmaster
• .454 Casull Mag.
• .460 S&W Mag.

Safety notes

All load data is reference data only. Always start at the minimum charge and work up in small steps while watching for pressure signs. Never exceed the maximum charge published by the powder or bullet manufacturer.