✅ SOLVED 45 slug..what is the purpose???

[worldtalker]

Wasn't fired...never saw one with the red tip.


GOD Bless

Chris

 

[Jublain]

More than likely this is a hunting round for a handgun. Pretty common.

 

[GpSnoopy]

Another possibility is it came from a .50 caliber sabot round (containing a .45 caliber bullet) used in modern muzzleloaders.

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[TNGUNS]

GpSnoopy is dead on. Likely dropped as no deformation from impact. But little doubt that it is a Muzzleloading projectile meant to be fired with a sabot.

 

[Jublain]

Another possibility is it came from a .50 caliber sabot round (containing a .45 caliber bullet) used in modern muzzleloaders.

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This is a more probable answer. Didn't even think about sabots.

 

[Tony in SC]

It is a sabot, but that type is called a ballistic tip. Penetrates beeper that a hollow point before it expands. Excellant hunting bullet Tony

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Also used in shotgun slugs (I use these as rifles are verboten hereabouts during deer season).

 

[MuckyBottles]

Definitely a Sabot