Description

Hornady Critical Defense Ammunition was purpose built for defensive use and is designed to deliver reliable and controlled expansion regardless of the target every time. Critical Defense Ammunition is loaded with Hornady’s FTX bullet which has a soft polymer insert that delivers superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities. Each round is loaded into a nickel plated brass case for increased visibility in low-light situations and premium low flash propellants that deliver proven performance, even in very short-barreled firearms that will not disrupt night vision.

Critical Defense Ammunition is:

• Unaffected by thick and heavy clothing, including denim and leather
• Loaded with  bullets that deliver superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities
• Loaded with clean burning and efficient propellants that reduce recoil in lightweight handguns, and perform consistently at all temperatures
• Exhibits minimal muzzle flash protect night vision
• Feeds reliably
• Silver nickel plating prevents corrosion and is easily visible in low light situations
• Bullets are custom designed for individual loads
• Effective, consistent, reliable self-defense ammunition
• This ammunition was designed by Hornady to expand every single time. This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases

• Product Information

  Cartridge	223 Remington
  Grain Weight	73 Grains
  Quantity	500 Round
  Muzzle Velocity	2790 Feet Per Second
  Muzzle Energy	1262 Foot Pounds
  Bullet Style	Polymer Tip
  Bullet Brand And Model	Hornady FTX
  Lead Free	No
  Case Type	Nickel Plated
  Primer	Boxer
  Corrosive	No
  Reloadable	Yes
  G1 Ballistic Coefficient	0.26
  Sectional Density	0.208
  Test Barrel Length	24 Inches
  Velocity Rating	Supersonic
  Country of Origin	United States of America