Description

Lever-action rifles chambered in .45 Colt have become increasingly popular for woods hunting and field carry. When fired from a rifle-length barrel, the cartridge gains significant velocity compared to traditional revolver loads, allowing heavier bullets to deliver strong penetration and dependable performance on game.

The Gold Country Rhino 250-grain rifle load was developed specifically for these rifle platforms.

At the center of the load is the 250-grain .452 Rhino Wide Flat Nose bullet, designed for reliable feeding in tubular-magazine rifles while delivering straight-line penetration on impact. The broad flat nose immediately begins disrupting tissue while the reinforced copper jacket supports the lead core as the bullet penetrates through muscle and bone.

Unlike many traditional .45 Colt loads intended primarily for cowboy action shooting, the Rhino rifle load focuses on practical hunting performance and structural integrity when driven from lever-action carbines.

This ammunition is well suited for rifles such as:

Loaded in new Starline brass, the Gold Country Rhino rifle load offers lever-gun shooters a dependable .45 Colt hunting round capable of delivering the penetration and reliability expected from a modern woods rifle cartridge.

Referenced in:

• Lever-Gun Bullet Geometry — Technical Note
• The Gold Country Rhino Bullet System
• Lever-Gun Ammunition Using Rhino
• Lever-Gun Platforms — Bullet Selection, Safety & Mechanical Reality

Specifications

• Cartridge: .45 Colt
• Bullet Weight: 250 Grain
• Caliber: .45 Caliber
• Bullet Diameter: .452
• Bullet Type: Rhino Wide Flat Nose
• Primary Platform: Lever-Action Rifles
• Bullet Construction: Copper Jacket / Lead Core
• Brass: New Starline Brass
• Condition: New
• Muzzle Velocity: ~1400 fps (load data based)
• Performance Focus: Straight-Line Deep Penetration
• Package Quantity: 20 Rounds
• Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo
• Made In: USA

These cartridges are intended only for use in modern carbines chambered for the .45 Colt cartridge. CUP is less than 21,000 but greater than 19,000 CUP.

NOT FOR USE in Replica’s, Military Colt 45 or older firearms.