Hornady Critical Defense Rifle Ammunition for 223 Remington – 73 Grain FlexTip, 20 Rounds (80260)

• 223 Remington rifle ammunition designed for short range defensive shooting applications
• 73 grain FlexTip bullet engineered to expand reliably at lower velocities
• Muzzle velocity rated at 2790 feet per second for controlled defensive performance
• 20 round box configuration suitable for defensive readiness and storage
• FlexTip design helps prevent clogging and supports consistent expansion through barriers
• Critical Defense series engineered for reliable function across compatible firearm platforms

The Hornady Critical Defense Rifle 223 Remington 73 Grain FlexTip 20 Round Box is a rifle ammunition load designed for short-range defensive use. This rifle ammunition uses a 73 grain FTX FlexTip bullet and has a listed muzzle velocity of 2,790 feet per second.

The Hornady Critical Defense Rifle 223 Remington 73 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 at lower velocities is required. In typical setups, the 73 grain projectile weight and centerfire cartridge format define its use across 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.