Cutting Edge .45 240gr Handgun Raptor FA97 (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION
Cutting Edge .45 240gr Handgun Raptor FA97 (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION
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Cutting Edge .45 240gr Handgun Raptor FA97 (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION
Cutting Edge .45 240gr Handgun Raptor FA97 (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION

Cutting Edge .45 240gr Handgun Raptor – Freedom Arms 97 (50)

Category HG RAPTOR®
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Handgun Raptor™ 240-gr built specifically for the Freedom Arms Model 97 and any handgun needing a short nose projection. No mushrooming—after 1–2″, 4 blades break off while the base drives straight for deeper penetration. Minimum impact: ≥ 950 fps. Do not use over 2,200 fps.

Caliber
Grains

Use / positioning
Optimized for FA Model 97; suitable for any handgun requiring short nose projection. Intended for hunting/defense with controlled upset and straight-line penetration.
Caution: always verify freebore and chamber; check your twist rate for stability (no twist specified on this listing). Do not exceed 2,200 fps.

Design & terminal effect
Raptor™ HP: after 1–2″, four blades radiate while the shank continues straight. Short-nose geometry fits shorter cylinders (FA97).

Key dimensions & thresholds

  • Caliber: .45

  • Weight: 240 grains

  • Bullet OAL: 0.897″

  • Projection length (nose): 0.315″

  • Minimum impact for expansion: ≥ 950 fps

  • Maximum recommended: ≤ 2,200 fps

  • Required twist: not specified (verify stability)

Box & contents
50 bullets (bullets only; no powder/primers).

  • .45 — 240 gr, Handgun Raptor™ FA97

  • Four blades at 1–2″ ; straight-driving base

  • OAL .897″ ; projection .315″

  • ≥ 950 fps ; do not exceed 2,200 fps

  • Verify freebore, chamber, and stability

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