Hornady Critical Defense Triple Defense in .410 bore is a 2.5-inch defensive shotshell designed for short-range use in compact shotguns and compatible handguns. The load stacks two .35-caliber round balls beneath one .41-caliber FTX slug to deliver a concentrated pattern at close distances. Nickel-plated and optimized propellants are documented in source material, and the load is positioned for close-quarters defensive scenarios.
Packaging: This product is sold per box; each retail box contains 20 rounds. The item may be ordered by the case; a full case is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes (listed below as boxes per case).
Key Specifications
- The gauge is .410 Bore.
- The shell length is 2.5 inches.
- The projectile stack is two .35-cal round balls and one .41-cal FTX slug.
- Rounds per box are 20 rounds per box.
- Boxes per case are 10 boxes per case (200 rounds).
- The listed shot weight is 7/8 oz..
- The shot material is lead.
- The hull material is plastic.
- The series/model is Critical Defense Triple Defense.
- The documented application is Home Defense.
Hornady’s Triple Defense .410 load offers a purposeful configuration for close-range defensive use: two round balls for penetration and a rifling-engaging FTX slug on top. The design suits compact, short-barrel firearms where controlled, consistent performance and reliable feeding are priorities for the operator seeking a compact defensive ammunition option.
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