The Federal Premium Hydra-Shok in .40 S&W is a factory-loaded centerfire handgun cartridge intended for personal defense and home-protection applications. The 165-grain Hydra-Shok jacketed hollow point features a center-post hollow point design intended to promote controlled expansion and consistent penetration. Components include refined primers and clean-burning propellants selected for consistent ignition and reliable performance in defensive pistols. These cartridges are offered in retail packaging suitable for both individual purchase and bulk ordering.
Packaging: Sold per box containing 20 rounds. A case consists of 25 boxes; ordering 25 boxes produces a case quantity of 500 rounds.
Key Specifications
- Brand is Federal Premium (Federal Ammunition).
- Model is Hydra-Shok.
- Caliber is .40 S&W.
- Bullet weight is 165 grains.
- Bullet type is Hydra-Shok jacketed hollow point (JHP).
- Muzzle velocity is 980 fps.
- Muzzle energy is 352 ft lbs.
- Rounds per box are 20.
- Boxes per case are 25.
- Rounds per case are 500.
The Federal Premium Hydra-Shok .40 S&W 165 gr JHP is suited for shooters who prioritize a well-inspected factory defensive load with consistent components and predictable performance characteristics. Available in retail 20-round boxes or in bulk by the case, it offers a practical packaging option for responsible defensive shooters and range users alike.
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