Buffalo Bore Outdoorsman Strictly Business .40 S&W 200gr Hard Cast Flat Nose ammunition (brand part no. 23F20) is a standard-pressure handgun load built for shooters who need serious penetration, not expansion. Buffalo Bore designs the Outdoorsman Strictly Business line around a hard cast, flat-nose bullet that drives straight through dense muscle and heavy bone rather than mushrooming on impact. That construction makes it a favorite for hunters carrying a sidearm as backup in bear or hog country, where a wide wound channel matters less than reaching vitals through tough tissue. The flat nose profile also punches cleanly through common barrier materials, giving the load a second life as a hard-hitting option for defensive scenarios involving cover. Loaded in brass cases at standard .40 S&W pressure, it runs reliably in any service-grade .40 without the extra strain of a +P load.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .40 S&W, a widely available duty and defense caliber with proven stopping power.
• The bullet weighs 200 grains, adding mass behind the hard cast nose for maximum penetration depth.
• The bullet type is hard cast flat nose (HCFN), a solid, non-expanding design built to punch straight through bone and dense tissue instead of mushrooming.
• The flat nose profile helps the round defeat barrier materials like windshield glass, sheet metal, and stick-frame walls without deflecting off course.
• Cases are made of brass, giving reliable extraction and the option to reload once fired.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for sighting in and carrying a working supply.
• Boxes ship 12 to a case, letting high-volume shooters and range instructors restock in bulk.
• Each round costs about $1.63, competitively priced for a premium hard-cast hunting and defense load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this load expand on impact? No, the hard cast flat nose is a solid, non-expanding design built to penetrate deeply rather than mushroom.

Is this ammunition safe in a standard .40 S&W handgun? Yes, it is loaded to standard pressure, not +P, so it runs in any service-grade .40 S&W pistol in normal working condition.

What is this load best suited for? Its deep-penetrating hard cast bullet suits hunters carrying a sidearm in big-game or bear country and shooters who want a barrier-defeating option.

Buy Buffalo Bore Outdoorsman Strictly Business .40 S&W 200gr Hard Cast Flat Nose

Whether you carry this load as bear insurance or want handgun ammo that shoots through hard cover, the flat nose keeps its path straight when it counts. Stock up a case for the range or keep a box on hand for the field, and browse our full lineup of handgun ammunition while you are at it. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.