
Availability: In Stock
HSM Bear Load ammunition in 45 Colt is a heavy-for-caliber handgun round purpose-built for hunting and defense in remote backcountry where encounters with dangerous game demand reliable stopping power. This 45 Colt bear load pairs a 325-grain hard-cast, gas-checked lead bullet with temperature-stable powders and quality brass cases—components HSM has been refining since introducing the Bear Load line in 2011. Each 20-round box delivers the consistency and performance serious hunters and backcountry travelers expect when carrying a classic revolver into bear country.
The 325-grain bullet weight is significantly heavier than standard 45 Colt offerings, designed to penetrate deep and deliver the kind of terminal energy needed when a bear encounter turns serious. Hard-cast construction resists deformation in bone and heavy hide, while the gas-check base helps maintain velocity and accuracy downrange. This isn't plinking ammo—it's purpose-engineered for a specific, high-stakes job.
If you trust a 45 Colt revolver as your sidearm in grizzly country or remote hunting territory, HSM Bear Load gives you ammunition matched to that mission. The loaded, ready-to-fire format means you're running tested ammo from a maker that understands what "bear ready" actually means.
| Caliber | 45 Colt |
| Bullet Weight | 325 grains |
| Bullet Type | Hard-cast lead, gas-checked, WFN (Wadcutter Flat Nose) |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Case Type | Brass |
| Product Line | HSM Bear Load |
Yes. HSM engineered the Bear Load specifically for hunting and defense against dangerous game. The 325-grain hard-cast bullet and temperature-stable powder are designed for the penetration and energy needed in bear country.
This ammunition is 45 Colt caliber and will function in any revolver chambered for 45 Colt. Check your firearm's manual to confirm compatibility and safe operating pressures.
HSM Bear Load is loaded in quality brass cases, which are typically suitable for reloading. Always follow your reloading manual and equipment manufacturer guidelines.
HSM introduced the Bear Load line in 2011 and has been refining the formula ever since, matching bullet weight and powder to each caliber for consistent, reliable performance.

SKU: 119717589 • Width: 3.2in • Height: 1.8in • Depth: 3.2in • Weight: 1.4oz
Availability: In Stock
HSM Bear Load ammunition in 45 Colt is a heavy-for-caliber handgun round purpose-built for hunting and defense in remote backcountry where encounters with dangerous game demand reliable stopping power. This 45 Colt bear load pairs a 325-grain hard-cast, gas-checked lead bullet with temperature-stable powders and quality brass cases—components HSM has been refining since introducing the Bear Load line in 2011. Each 20-round box delivers the consistency and performance serious hunters and backcountry travelers expect when carrying a classic revolver into bear country.
The 325-grain bullet weight is significantly heavier than standard 45 Colt offerings, designed to penetrate deep and deliver the kind of terminal energy needed when a bear encounter turns serious. Hard-cast construction resists deformation in bone and heavy hide, while the gas-check base helps maintain velocity and accuracy downrange. This isn't plinking ammo—it's purpose-engineered for a specific, high-stakes job.
If you trust a 45 Colt revolver as your sidearm in grizzly country or remote hunting territory, HSM Bear Load gives you ammunition matched to that mission. The loaded, ready-to-fire format means you're running tested ammo from a maker that understands what "bear ready" actually means.
| Caliber | 45 Colt |
| Bullet Weight | 325 grains |
| Bullet Type | Hard-cast lead, gas-checked, WFN (Wadcutter Flat Nose) |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Case Type | Brass |
| Product Line | HSM Bear Load |
Yes. HSM engineered the Bear Load specifically for hunting and defense against dangerous game. The 325-grain hard-cast bullet and temperature-stable powder are designed for the penetration and energy needed in bear country.
This ammunition is 45 Colt caliber and will function in any revolver chambered for 45 Colt. Check your firearm's manual to confirm compatibility and safe operating pressures.
HSM Bear Load is loaded in quality brass cases, which are typically suitable for reloading. Always follow your reloading manual and equipment manufacturer guidelines.
HSM introduced the Bear Load line in 2011 and has been refining the formula ever since, matching bullet weight and powder to each caliber for consistent, reliable performance.
SKU: 119717589 • Width: 3.2in • Height: 1.8in • Depth: 3.2in • Weight: 1.4oz
