Hornady Critical Defense ammunition in .357 Magnum loads a 125-grain FTX (Flex Tip / polymer-tipped) bullet in a 25-round box. The load is presented for personal defense and home protection and is noted for functioning reliably in short-barreled and concealed-carry pistols. Published ballistic figures in the provided data list a muzzle velocity of 1500 fps with 624 ft lbs of energy.
Key Specifications
- The cartridge is .357 Magnum.
- The bullet weight is 125 grains.
- The bullet type is FTX (Flex Tip / polymer-tipped).
- The listed muzzle velocity is 1500 fps.
- The listed muzzle energy is 624 ft lbs.
- Each box contains 25 rounds.
- Each case contains 250 rounds (10 boxes).
- The case material is listed as Brass.
- The ammunition is listed as Reloadable: Yes.
- Primary application listed as Home defense / personal protection.
Critical Defense combines Hornady’s FTX projectile design and optimized propellants to provide a cartridge intended for close-range defensive use and short-barreled handguns. The 125-grain FTX profile resists clogging while offering consistent performance across typical defensive velocities, and the reduced-flash propellant behavior noted in the source material is targeted at minimizing visual disruption in low-light conditions.
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