Hornady Critical Defense .223 Rem 55 gr FTX ammunition is built for short-range defensive use from rifles and short-barreled platforms. The patented FTX Flex Tip features a polymer tip that helps keep the hollow point cavity clear and promotes consistent expansion at lower velocities. Optimized propellants are used to limit recoil and muzzle flash for better control in close-quarters situations. Product is sold per 20-round box; a case is fulfilled by ordering ten boxes (200 rounds total).
Key Specifications
- The manufacturer is Hornady.
- The product line is Critical Defense.
- The cartridge is .223 Remington.
- The bullet weight is 55 grains.
- The projectile type is a FTX polymer-tipped bullet.
- The quantity is 20 rounds per box.
- Case quantity is 10 boxes per case (200 rounds total).
- The listed muzzle velocity is 3,240 fps.
- Intended application is home defense / short-range defensive use.
- This ammunition uses brass cases and is listed as reloadable.
Critical Defense .223 Rem features Hornady’s Flex Tip design and is intended to provide controlled expansion and reliable feeding in defensive rifle applications. The 55-grain FTX projectile is engineered to perform at lower velocities while resisting clogging from clothing. Sold and packaged per 20-round box; larger quantities are supplied by ordering multiple boxes to form the 10-box case (200 rounds). This product description presents the product’s intended use and key characteristics for informed buyers.
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