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I did no ballistic testing on this round, but i trust critical defense 9mm in my edc - Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 73 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition

by NuclearRoy, from PA, United States Written on December 26, 2025
Review for Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 73 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition
Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 73 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition
Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 73 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition
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NuclearRoy's Review of Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 73 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition

I didn't do any ballistic testing on this, but it is the closest defensive round to my preferred 75g load for my AR.
I keep this loaded in my defensive magazines.
Pros:
  • Closests to my preferred load
Cons:
  • just like every other defensive load, it's expensive.
Best Used for:
  • defense
Would Recommend: Yes
Was it helpful to you? Yes | No
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