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

Specifications:

- Caliber: .223 Remington
- Bullet Weight: 55 Grains
- Bullet Style FTX
- Lead Free: No
- Case Type: Nickel Plated
- Primer: Boxer
- Corrosive: No
- Reloadable: Yes
- Quantity: Per 20

Ballistic Information:

- Muzzle Velocity: 3240 Feet Per Second (FPS), Muzzle Energy: 1285 Feet Pounds, and Muzzle Trajectory: -1.50"
- 100 Yards: Velocity: 2690 FPS, Energy: 883 Ft Lbs, and Trajectory: 0
- 200 Yards: Velocity: 2201 FPS, Energy: 592 Ft Lbs, and Trajectory: -3.40"
- 300 Yards: Velocity: 1768 FPS, Energy: 382 Ft Lbs, and Trajectory: -14.10"

Note: Test Barrel Length is 24"