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Hornady Critical Defense, .357 Magnum, 125 Grain, FTX, 25 Rounds

Hornady Critical Defense, .357 Magnum, 125 Grain, FTX, 25 Rounds

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Big expansion stop threats cold!

Key Features

Caliber: .357 Magnum
Bullet Weight: 125 grain
Bullet Style: FTX®
Muzzle Velocity: 1,500 FPS
Muzzle Energy: 624 ft.-lbs.
Case Type: Nickel-plated
Primer Type: Boxer, reloadable
Corrosive: No

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This item cannot ship via any of our Next Day or Second Day Express delivery methods.
Shipping restrictions apply to this product under some jurisdictions. Known age, state and local shipping restrictions are applied at checkout and may result in changes to an order. PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept returns of Ammunition for safety reasons. NEVER use any Ammunition unless it is specifically designed for your firearm.
This item cannot ship to Canada.
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Details & Specs

Hollow point bullets don't always work when compromised by an attacker's clothing, especially denim and leather. NOT with Hornady® Critical Defense.® Its patented polymer Flex Tip® design with FTX® bullet always delivers big, controlled expansion.

Clean-burning, stable propellants
Minimal muzzle flash to protect night vision
Shiny silver nickel-plated cases resist corrosion
Smooth feeding

Key Specifications

Item Number: 158490
Mfg. Number: 90500
UPC Number: 090255903119
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Bullet Weight: 125 grain
Bullet Style: FTX®
Muzzle Velocity: 1,500 FPS
Muzzle Energy: 624 ft.-lbs.
Case Type: Nickel-plated
Primer Type: Boxer, reloadable
Corrosive: No
Rounds: 25

Reviews

Hornady Critical Defense, .357 Magnum, 125 Grain, FTX, 25 Rounds is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 58.

Rated 4 out of 5 by none from fair price Did not try them yet !

Date published: 2017-11-22

Rated 3 out of 5 by none from good price Have not tried it yet ! Looks pretty in the box !

Date published: 2017-11-08

Rated 5 out of 5 by Resolute from Terminal Performance Plus Terminal performance is all that matters in your carry and/or defense ammunition. I believe, change that, know that this ammunition will do the job. Spend the money and also, practice with what you carry.

Date published: 2017-05-03

Rated 5 out of 5 by Striker from Great Ammo at a Great Price I feel comfortable relying on this ammo. It packs a punch! Very controlable in my Ruger LCR and my S&W Model 65.

Date published: 2017-03-17

Rated 5 out of 5 by Winsocki from This company delivers quickly. The product came quickly and in good shape. I will continue to do business with Sportsman Guide.

Date published: 2017-02-08

Rated 5 out of 5 by jeff from Self defense Great ammo for self defense. Creates maximum damage. Shipping is a little high but ammo is a good price so if you order enough it is a good deal !!

Date published: 2016-11-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by izemann from Quality Ammo at a Great Price Clean burn;makes a Nasty exit point.

Date published: 2016-07-21

Rated 5 out of 5 by Kent from Critical Defense Bought for newly purchased handgun. Hornady Critical Defense ammo is my standby choice.

Date published: 2016-05-30

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This ammunition is revolver and lever action carbine ammo. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Joe Product specialist</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2018-03-19</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1435126"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> can these item be shipped to NY zip code 12747 </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Johnny</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="1693128"> Unfortunately, we are unable to ship ammunition to New York at this time. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Customer Service</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2018-03-19</div> </div> </div></div><script type="text/javascript"> if (document.getElementById('bvseo-questionsSection')) { document.getElementById('bvseo-questionsSection').style.display = 'none'; }</script><ul id="BVSEO_meta" style="display:none!important"> <li data-bvseo="bvDateModified">y_2018, m_6, d_19, h_21CST</li> <li data-bvseo="ps">bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_2.0.8</li> <li data-bvseo="cp">cp_1, bvpage1</li> <li data-bvseo="co">co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_2</li> <li data-bvseo="cf">loc_en_US, sid_180235, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=LAST_APPROVED_ANSWER_SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]</li> <li data-bvseo="diagnostics">clientName_sportmansguide</li></ul>

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Mfg. Number: 90500