Hornady Critical Defense ammunition in .327 Federal Magnum is intended for personal protection and short-barreled defensive handguns. This load uses an 80 grain FTX (Flex Tip) polymer-tipped projectile designed to expand reliably and resist clogging when passing through heavy clothing. Boxes contain 25 rounds and are sized for concealed-carry and close-range defensive applications.
Box: Sold per box containing 25 rounds. Case: A full case equals 10 boxes (250 rounds); to order a case, order the required number of boxes to reach the case quantity.
Key Specifications
- The cartridge is .327 Federal Magnum.
- The bullet weight is 80 grains.
- The projectile uses a polymer-tipped (FTX) Flex Tip design.
- Each retail box contains 25 rounds.
- A standard case is comprised of 10 boxes (250 rounds).
- The listed muzzle velocity is 1475 fps as provided in the product data.
- The listed muzzle energy is 386 ft lbs as provided in the product data.
- The sectional density is reported as .125.
- The ballistic coefficient (G1) is reported as .136.
Critical Defense ammunition is engineered to deliver consistent, controlled terminal performance in short-range scenarios, with optimized propellants to limit muzzle flash and reduce felt recoil. The FTX Flex Tip bullet helps preserve reliable expansion through clothing, and the 25-round box format makes this load convenient for both carry-oriented users and those purchasing in bulk by the case.
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