HORNADY 90061 CRITICAL DEFENSE 327 FEDERAL MAG 80 GRAIN FLEX TIP 25 RNDS

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The Hornady Critical Defense (90061) is a 327 Federal Magnum defensive handgun load built around an 80-grain Flex Tip eXpanding bullet, engineered specifically for concealed carry revolvers and personal protection firearms that demand reliable expansion through common barriers. This 327 Federal Magnum self-defense ammunition is a capable tool for concealed carry holders, home defense shooters, and anyone running a compact or snub-nose revolver chambered for this cartridge.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 90061
• UPC: 090255900613
• Caliber: 327 Federal Magnum
• Bullet weight: 80 grain
• Bullet type: Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) hollow point with polymer tip
• Muzzle velocity: 1,475 fps (5-inch test barrel)
• Muzzle energy: 386 ft-lbs
• Ballistic coefficient (G1): 0.136
• Sectional density: 0.125
• Case type: Nickel-plated brass, reloadable
• Primer: Boxer
• Rounds per box: 25
• Boxes per case: 10

Special Features

• The patented FTX polymer tip sits inside the hollow point cavity and initiates expansion on contact while preventing the tip from clogging with clothing fibers or soft material before reaching the target.
• Nickel-plated brass cases reflect ambient light, making chamber and cylinder checks faster and more reliable in reduced lighting conditions common to defensive encounters.
• Low-flash propellants reduce the burst of light at the muzzle, helping the shooter maintain night vision and target focus when firing in low-light environments.
• Propellants are optimized to burn quickly and completely, which contributes to consistent velocities across varying barrel lengths including the short barrels common on compact and snub-nose revolvers.
• The nickel plating on the brass case also resists corrosion during long-term carry and storage, keeping rounds feeding and chambering smoothly even after extended time in a holster or storage safe.

Practical Benefits

• Concealed carry holders running a 327 Federal Magnum revolver get a load that addresses the two most common failure points of traditional hollow points: tip clogging through heavy clothing and inconsistent expansion at short-barrel velocities.
• Home defense shooters who keep a compact revolver ready will find the low-flash propellant formula preserves situational awareness when firing in dark rooms or hallways.
• The 327 Federal Magnum chamber also accepts 32 H and R Magnum and 32 S and W Long cartridges for practice, and the Hornady Critical Defense 90061 rounds keep the primary defensive cylinder topped with purpose-built ammunition optimized for the full power of the cartridge.
• Reloaders can recover the nickel-plated brass after firing and reload it using standard 327 Federal Magnum data, adding long-term value to each box purchased.
• Your concealed carry revolver performs at its best when loaded with ammunition engineered for the conditions you are actually likely to face, and the Hornady Critical Defense 90061 delivers that confidence in a 25-round box.

The Hornady Critical Defense (90061) in 327 Federal Magnum with an 80-grain FTX bullet is a reliable pick for the defensive shooter who carries a revolver and needs a load that expands consistently through clothing barriers and performs across a range of compact barrel lengths.