SKU: H91488
UPC: 090255914887
MPN: 91488
Hornady Backcountry Defense handgun ammunition in .454 Casull represents a purpose-built solution for remote wilderness protection where immediate professional help is not available. This 300-grain load is engineered specifically for large game encounters and predator defense in backcountry environments where reliability and stopping power are non-negotiable. Available in 20 rounds per box, the Hornady Backcountry Defense .454 Casull delivers the performance demanded by hunters, wilderness professionals, and backcountry enthusiasts who accept no compromises in critical situations.
The 300-grain projectile is constructed using Hornady's proven manufacturing standards to ensure consistent velocity, terminal performance, and chamber reliability across every round. The .454 Casull cartridge itself is renowned for generating high velocity and kinetic energy in a revolver platform, making it a ballistically superior choice for large predator and game defense. The weight specification of 1 pound per box reflects standard ammunition density, and each round is loaded to exacting specifications to maximize the inherent power of this magnum revolver caliber while maintaining safe pressure curves across compatible firearms.
Users who carry .454 Casull revolvers—particularly those who spend extended time in bear country or regions with aggressive predators—benefit from the confidence this ammunition delivers. Hornady Backcountry Defense ammunition is compatible with all standard .454 Casull revolvers, including popular models from Ruger, Taurus, and other manufacturers chambered in this magnum caliber. Whether you're a professional guide, wilderness researcher, or serious hunter operating far from civilization, this ammunition provides the terminal effectiveness and reliability required when a malfunction is simply not an option.
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