At the Range: Hornady Critical Defense Rifle Ammo
This video features Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand and Hornady Manufacturing Vice President Jason Hornady discussing the development of Hornady's new Critical Defense rifle ammunition line. The ammunition is designed to address a perceived gap in the market for rifle rounds suitable for personal defense, aiming for rapid expansion with minimal barrier penetration. It is initially available in .223 Remington, .300 Blackout, .30 Carbine, and .308 Winchester, intended for AR-style rifles and carbines, which are highlighted as being easier to shoot for home defense compared to pistols.










