Federal Hi-Shok 45 ACP 230gr JHP 45D 50 Rounds
Federal 45D is 45 ACP defensive and duty ammunition loaded with a 230 grain Jacketed Hollow Point projectile. Federal's published law-enforcement ballistic data lists this load at 850 FPS with 369 ft-lbs of muzzle energy from a 5-inch test barrel.
The 230 grain JHP configuration provides a traditional standard-pressure 45 Auto defensive load. Federal's Hi-Shok projectile is designed to expand after impact while retaining the familiar bullet weight commonly associated with 45 ACP ammunition.
Product Features
- 230 Grain JHP: Jacketed Hollow Point defensive projectile
- 850 FPS: Federal-listed muzzle velocity
- 369 ft-lbs: Federal-listed muzzle energy
- Standard Pressure: Traditional 45 Auto load
- 5-Inch Test Barrel: Barrel length used for Federal's published ballistic data
- 50 Rounds: Full 50-round box configuration
Ammo Specifications
| Manufacturer | Federal |
| Product Line | Hi-Shok |
| Manufacturer SKU | 45D |
| Top Gun Ammo Part Number | 45DBX |
| Caliber | 45 ACP / 45 Auto |
| Bullet Weight | 230 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Jacketed Hollow Point |
| Muzzle Velocity | 850 FPS |
| Muzzle Energy | 369 ft-lbs |
| Velocity at 25 Yards | 834 FPS |
| Velocity at 50 Yards | 819 FPS |
| Velocity at 75 Yards | 804 FPS |
| Velocity at 100 Yards | 790 FPS |
| Energy at 25 Yards | 355 ft-lbs |
| Energy at 50 Yards | 343 ft-lbs |
| Energy at 75 Yards | 330 ft-lbs |
| Energy at 100 Yards | 319 ft-lbs |
| Test Barrel Length | 5 Inches |
| Rounds Per Box | 50 |
Why Choose Federal Hi-Shok 45D?
Federal 45D combines the traditional 230 grain 45 ACP bullet weight with a Jacketed Hollow Point projectile intended for defensive and duty applications. The load operates at standard pressure and provides a manufacturer-listed muzzle velocity of 850 FPS.
Federal publishes detailed ballistic data for 45D. Velocity decreases from 850 FPS at the muzzle to 834 FPS at 25 yards, 819 FPS at 50 yards and 790 FPS at 100 yards. Corresponding energy decreases from 369 ft-lbs at the muzzle to 355 ft-lbs at 25 yards, 343 ft-lbs at 50 yards and 319 ft-lbs at 100 yards.
Actual velocity and point of impact can vary by firearm, barrel length and environmental conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Federal 45D?
Federal 45D is 45 ACP ammunition loaded with a 230 grain Jacketed Hollow Point projectile for defensive and duty applications.
What is the muzzle velocity of Federal 45D?
Federal lists 45D at 850 FPS from a 5-inch test barrel.
What is the muzzle energy of Federal 45D?
Federal lists 369 ft-lbs of muzzle energy for this 230 grain load.
Is Federal 45D a +P load?
No. Federal 45D is a standard-pressure 45 Auto load.
Is Federal Hi-Shok the same as Hydra-Shok?
No. Federal 45D is the Hi-Shok JHP load. Hydra-Shok is a separate Federal projectile design and should not be used interchangeably when describing this SKU.
How many rounds come in a box?
Federal 45D is packaged with 50 rounds per box.
