Hornady Critical Defense Rifle Ammunition for 223 Remington – 55 Grain FlexTip, 20 Rounds (80270)

• 223 Remington rifle ammunition designed for defensive and short range shooting scenarios
• 55 grain FlexTip bullet engineered for controlled expansion and penetration
• Muzzle velocity rated at 3240 feet per second for effective defensive performance
• 20 round box configuration suitable for storage or readiness use
• FlexTip design prevents clogging and supports reliable expansion through barriers
• Critical Defense series optimized for reliable function in compatible firearms

The Hornady Critical Defense Rifle 223 Remington 55 Grain FlexTip 20 Round Box is a rifle ammunition load designed for short-range defensive use. This rifle ammunition uses a 55 grain FTX FlexTip bullet and has a listed muzzle velocity of 3,240 feet per second.

The Hornady Critical Defense Rifle 223 Remington 55 Grain FlexTip 20 Round Box features polymer FlexTip bullets, brass cartridge cases, and a 20 round box count for .223 Remington rifles. This product is used for defensive rifle applications where controlled expansion characteristics are required. In typical setups, the 55 grain projectile weight and centerfire cartridge design define its compatibility with standard rifle platforms. The Critical Defense series identifies this rifle ammunition grouping, and each cartridge maintains consistent bullet weight, case dimensions, and factory-loaded specifications for range verification and field use.