Hornady Hype? .223 Rem Hornady 73gr Critical Defense Gel Test
This video performs a terminal ballistics test on Hornady's .223 Remington 73gr Critical Defense ammunition. Shot from a 10.5-inch AR-15 rifle into calibrated 10% ordnance gelatin, the test captures high-speed footage to analyze projectile performance. Key metrics like penetration depth (13.6 inches), retained weight (43.9 grains), and maximum expansion (0.605 inches) are presented, along with velocity data. The content aims to assess the effectiveness of this specific load for its intended applications.










