In the realm of personal defense, precision and reliability are paramount. The Hornady Critical Defense 410 cartridge exemplifies these virtues with its innovative design, tailored for those who demand performance under pressure. Designed to deliver effective shot patterns at a practical range of seven yards, this ammunition ensures all projectiles meet their mark on man-sized targets.
The core of the Critical Defense 410 lies in its unique Triple Defense projectile column. This comprises two 35-caliber round balls made from high antimony, cold swaged lead. These characteristics resist deformation and ensure excellent penetration upon impact. Atop this formidable duo sits a non-jacketed FTX slug that is engineered for engagement with the gun's rifling. As it contacts the target nose-on, it expands significantly—resulting in enhanced terminal performance.
Notably absent during current production runs is Hornady's traditional Nickel plating on casings—a temporary adjustment due to supply chain constraints—which does not compromise ballistic effectiveness but only alters appearance.
This cartridge measures at an efficient length of 2½ inches and delivers a robust muzzle velocity reaching up to 750 feet per second. For those seeking a dependable defensive round capable of delivering substantial stopping power with each discharge, look no further than the Hornady Critical Defense 410 shotgun slug—a testament to engineering excellence in personal protection solutions.
Features
- places all projectiles on a man sized target at 7 yards
- triple defense projectile column
- two 35 caliber round balls
- non-jacketed ftx slug
- 410 gauge
- 2-1/2 inch triple defense
- 20 rounds per box
- 410 bore