For 5.7x28mm carry guns, 25 rounds of the Hornady Critical Defense 5.7x28mm 40gr FTX Ammunition (Hornady part no. 90000) fill each box, each with a 40-grain FTX bullet. Hornady uses the same tip material found in its LEVERevolution ammunition, so the patented Flex Tip keeps the hollow point from clogging. Muzzle figures from a 4.8-inch test barrel are 1810 fps and 291 ft-lb. Downrange, Hornady lists 1343 fps and 160 ft-lb at 100 yards. The line is built for concealed carry and personal protection use.

Key Specifications

• This load is chambered in 5.7x28mm, the one chambering Hornady lists for this item.
• The bullet weighs 40 grains, the weight Hornady lists for this item.
• The bullet is an FTX bullet with a patented Flex Tip, built to expand reliably and resist clogging through heavy clothing.
• Hornady rates the load at 1810 fps at the muzzle, measured from a 4.8-inch barrel.
• The load carries 291 ft-lb of energy at the muzzle in Hornady’s test.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 1343 fps, showing how much speed the bullet holds downrange.
• Energy at 100 yards is 160 ft-lb, the downrange counterpart to the muzzle figure.
• The propellant is premium low flash, which Hornady says will not disrupt your vision.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, the quantity you receive with this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds are in the box? Each box holds 25 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition.

What bullet does the 5.7x28mm 40gr load use? It uses a 40-grain FTX bullet. Hornady says the patented Flex Tip expands reliably and resists clogging when fired through heavy clothing.

What velocity does Hornady publish for this load? Hornady lists 1810 fps at the muzzle and 1343 fps at 100 yards, measured from a 4.8-inch test barrel.

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