Hornady Critical Defense rifle ammunition for .223 Remington is built around the FTX polymer-tipped hollow point to promote reliable feeding and controlled expansion at typical defensive engagement ranges. The cartridge is offered in 20-round boxes and is intended for short-range personal defense and home-defense applications where consistent terminal performance and dependable cycling are priorities. Cases are reported as brass; some production runs have featured nickel plating, and propellant choices are optimized to reduce flash and perceived recoil.
Key Specifications
- The manufacturer is Hornady.
- The product line is Critical Defense.
- The caliber is .223 Remington.
- The bullet type is FTX (polymer-tipped).
- The packaging is 20 rounds per box.
- Boxes per case are 10 boxes per case (200 rounds per case).
- The case material is listed as brass.
- The published muzzle velocity is 2790 fps.
- The published muzzle energy is 1262 ft-lbs.
- The intended application is home defense / short-range defensive use.
The Critical Defense .223 Rem with the FTX polymer-tipped bullet offers a balance of reliable feeding and designed expansion for close-range defensive scenarios. Its construction and optimized propellant choices make it suitable for firearms where consistent cycling and reduced muzzle flash matter. For shooters who prioritize a purpose-built defensive rifle cartridge in a 20-round box format, this load delivers a focused, no-nonsense option from a recognized ammunition maker.
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