Black Hills loaded this 158gr cast lead round nose specifically for Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) sanctioned by SASS. The load meets the velocity and power factor requirements for competition while staying soft enough in recoil to let shooters run through multi-gun stages quickly. At 800 fps, it generates 225 ft-lbs of energy and cycles reliably through lever-action rifles and single-action revolvers, the two most common CAS platforms.

The cast lead flat nose or round nose profile feeds smoothly through tubular magazines and revolver cylinders without hanging up. Black Hills uses quality brass and consistent powder charges, which matters in timed competition where a hang-fire or squib can cost a stage. Competitors who shoot SASS matches regularly often settle on a factory load like this rather than handloading, because the consistency removes one variable from their equipment chain.

Beyond CAS, this load works for general plinking and range sessions where you want a traditional lead bullet at moderate velocity. The 158gr standard-pressure load is easy on older revolvers and reproduction firearms that may not be rated for hotter ammunition. Recoil is mild enough for all-day shooting, and the lead bullet does less damage to steel targets than jacketed options.