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Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 55 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition 80270 for Self-Defense — Coupon Available, 29% Off
Possibly. You can have tights groups, but Every manufacturer is different and even within the same mfg and the same bullet weight but different lots, your shot groups can vary locations on the target from you initial zero. 0-150m, shooting center of mass,... probably wouldn't matter.
Hornady does not make the Flex Tip ammo in 5.56. However, Hornady recently developed a similar line of ammo for 5.56 with there CX bullet which we currently do not have available.
Best bullet for knockdown power have killed several auodad whitetails axis and 2 elk not bad for a 55 grain bullet, you don’t need a .300 win mag to get the job done unless you plan on shooting out to 4-500 yds+
If you're using a shorty AR pistol for Ranch or neighborhood defense, it don't get much better than this. Extremely accurate and effective against two or four leggers.
Their ammo is ideal for me for home defense purposes. Buying it from Optics Planet was a mistake though as every item in my order was supposed to be available to ship in a few weeks at most bit it took me a year to actually get it.
Wow. This was my first purchase from here and I’m kicking myself for not bringing my business here earlier! Ammo purchases are not always so simple but Optics Planet certainly made it easy as ever. They also seem to have much of the popular ammos i...
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Product Info for Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 55 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition
Stay prepared in the field with rounds of high-quality Hornady Critical Defense Rifle .223 Remington 55 grain FTX Nickel Plated Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammunition. This .223 Remington Ammo developed by Hornady is designed for short-range engagements and features the no-clog FlexTip technology that quickly expands at low velocities. Hornady Critical Defense Rifle .223 Remington 55gr FTX Centerfire Rifle Ammo is crafted with corrosion-resistant nickel-plated cases that feed more smoothly and are easy to spot during chamber checks. Load up on Hornady Critical Defense Rifle 223 Rem 55gr FTX Centerfire Rifle Ammunition to be properly prepared at the range, in the field or in self-defense scenarios.
Buy Hornady ammo to get bullets that are accurate, consistent, and always dependable.
Specifications for Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 55 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition:
Manufacturer:
Hornady
Caliber:
.223 Remington
Number of Rounds:
20
Bullet Type:
Spitzer
Bullet Weight:
55 grain
Cartridge Case Material:
Brass
Muzzle Velocity:
3240 ft/s
Muzzle Energy:
1282 ft-lbs
Application:
Self-Defense
Package Type:
Box
Primer Style:
Centerfire
Sectional Density:
0.157
G1 Ballistic Coefficient:
0.175
Features of Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 55 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition:
FTX Bullet Technology: Thanks to its patented Flex Tip, the FTX expands reliably while avoiding the clogging that can plague other hollow point bullets when passing through heavy clothing and other barriers.
Defense-Centered Design: Critical Defense ammunition was developed to provide the best performance for personal protection and is the ultimate choice for concealed carry firearms or self defense rifles. Bright nickel-plated cartridge cases ease chamber checks in reduced light, and low-flash propellants preserve night vision.
Dependable:Nickel-plated cases resist corrosion and optimized propellants burn quickly to reduce recoil and limit muzzle flash, making Critical Defense dependable in every situation.
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