Federal Premium Personal Defense 40 S&W 165 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Ammunition

Specifications

Bullet Type

• Hydra-Shok Deep Jacketed Hollow Point

Grain

• 165 Grain

Caliber

• 40 S&W

Bullet Velocity

• 1050 Feet Per Second (FPS)

Drop Start Distance

• 4 Inches

Features

This 40 S&W ammunition is designed specifically for personal defense. It utilizes the Hydra-Shok Deep Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) bullet design, which is renowned for its effectiveness in self-defense scenarios. The 165 grain bullet provides a good balance of penetration and expansion, making it suitable for a variety of defensive applications.

Performance

The Hydra-Shok Deep bullet is designed to penetrate deeply while still expanding to create a larger wound channel. This helps to ensure that the bullet can effectively engage multiple targets and still retain its stopping power.

Expansion

The 165 grain bullet expands to a median diameter of 0.61 inches in gelatin tests, providing a significant increase in surface area and potential for further penetration. This expansion also helps to create a larger wound channel, which can be more effective at stopping an assailant.

Penetration

The bullet consistently penetrates between 14.6 and 18.1 inches in gelatin tests, demonstrating its ability to penetrate multiple layers of clothing and still retain its effectiveness.

Terminal Ballistics

The Hydra-Shok Deep bullet is designed to provide consistent terminal ballistics, ensuring that it performs similarly in various scenarios. This consistency is crucial for defensive shooting, where quick and accurate shots are often necessary.

Practical Use

The ammunition is designed to provide performance similar to self-defense and competition loads, making it suitable for realistic practice and training. This allows shooters to familiarize themselves with the weapon and ammunition combination they will use in the field.

Packaging

Each box contains 20 rounds of ammunition, making it convenient for frequent practice or emergency situations.

      For those looking for high-quality ammunition designed for personal defense, the Federal Premium Personal Defense 40 S&W 165 Grain Hydra-Shok Deep JHP is an excellent choice. It offers the reliability and performance needed for any self-defense situation.