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SKU: REM28939
UPC: 47700419008
Remington Ultimate Defense 40 S&W 180 Grain Bonded Jacketed Hollow Point ammunition delivers controlled expansion and consistent penetration designed for personal defense scenarios where stopping threats reliably is critical. The Golden Saber BJHP projectile engineered into this load combines a bonded construction that resists bullet fragmentation with hollow point geometry optimized for rapid wound channel development, a performance profile proven effective in law enforcement and civilian defensive carry applications.
The 180-grain weight in 40 S&W caliber represents a balanced choice between velocity and momentum transfer. This mass forward design maintains adequate velocity to ensure consistent hollow point expansion while generating the energy necessary for deep penetration through intermediate barriers. Remington's powder formulation in this ammunition includes flash-reducing additives that lower muzzle flash signature—a practical feature in low-light defensive encounters where shooter vision preservation matters. Waterproofed primers and case sealing protect reliability in adverse weather conditions and extended storage.
This 40 S&W personal defense round suits officers on duty, licensed concealed carry practitioners, and defensive shooters seeking ammunition with verifiable stopping performance. The 20-round box format supports both range training to establish practical accuracy and duty carry where shooters maintain loaded defensive firearms. Remington's Ultimate Defense line emphasizes consistent ignition and velocity spread control—qualities that translate to predictable bullet behavior across the performance envelope duty and defensive use demand.
The 40 S&W cartridge remains a preferred round in law enforcement and civilian defensive carry due to its larger frontal diameter and superior penetration compared to 9mm, while managing recoil more effectively than magnum cartridges. Remington's positioning in the personal defense ammunition category emphasizes barrier performance and controlled expansion—core requirements for defensive loads where target isolation and shot placement precision define engagement outcomes.
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