Hrndy Cd 308win 155gr Ftx 20/200

Hornady Critical Defense 308 Winchester 155 Grain FTX ammunition is purpose-built for short-range defensive rifle applications where barrier performance and reliable expansion matter. The 155-grain Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) bullet design represents a significant advancement in Critical Defense Rifle ammunition, combining controlled expansion characteristics with barrier-blind terminal performance that doesn't depend on ideal shot angles or intermediate obstacles.

The patented Flex Tip technology addresses a core ballistic challenge: traditional hollow-point ammunition can fail to expand when heavy clothing clogs the nose cavity, reverting to penetration-only behavior. Hornady's FTX design uses a flexible polymer insert that sheds intermediate clothing without plugging, allowing consistent expansion even after passing through layers of fabric or light barriers. At the nominal muzzle velocity of 2,785 feet per second, this 308 Winchester load maintains enough velocity for expansion across the defensive engagement distances where rifle ammunition is deployed. Each box contains 20 rounds, packaged for consistent reliability through standardized manufacturing controls that law enforcement and armed professionals depend on.

This ammunition serves defensive rifle users—tactical team members, law enforcement patrol officers, and home defenders—who operate 308 Winchester rifles and require duty-grade ammunition optimized for intermediate-distance barrier encounters. The 155-grain weight in 308 Winchester represents a compromise between sectional density for penetration and velocity retention, calibrated for defensive ranges where intermediate barriers (auto glass, drywall, light cover) are realistic threat conditions. Serious shooters conducting defensive rifle training or outfitting duty rifles should evaluate this load against heavier 308 Winchester defensive options to match their specific rifle platform and engagement doctrine.