Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 73gr FlexTip ammunition (part no. 80260) loads a 73-grain flextip bullet in .223 Remington, built for personal and home defense. Hornady builds Critical Defense around its FlexTip bullet, a soft polymer insert that eliminates the clogging and inconsistency of a traditional hollow point, loaded in nickel-plated cases for visibility and low-flash powder that won’t disrupt night vision. FlexTip construction eliminates the clogging that can plague a traditional hollow point cavity. In rifle ammunition for personal defense, this is the load built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .223 Remington, a proven AR-platform varmint and range chambering.
• The bullet weighs 73 grains, a lighter, faster bullet suited to varmints and predators.
• The bullet type is FlexTip, a soft polymer tip that eliminates the clogging and inconsistency of a traditional hollow point.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and a reloadable case for handloaders.
• Hornady markets this under its Critical Defense line, known for a FlexTip bullet that eliminates hollow-point clogging, in nickel-plated cases.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a range trip without constantly reordering.
• 10 boxes ship per case, keeping the cost down for shooters who buy in volume.
• Cost runs about $1.34 per round, in line with other premium hunting and defensive ammunition.
• Shipping weight per box runs about 0.59 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this .223 Remington load built for? It is built for personal and home defense, loading a flextip bullet engineered for that role.

What game is the 73gr load suited for? It is well suited to varmints and predators at typical rifle ranges.

Buy the Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 73gr FlexTip

Hunters who need penetration they can count on will find it here. Order the Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington 73gr FlexTip from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.