- Penetrates 15 inches in bare ballistics gel – the ideal depth according to modern FBI standards
- Hits optimum penetration depths through barriers encountered in self-defense situations
- Iconic center post design has been improved for better, more consistent expansion
- Specially formulated propellant
- Extremely reliable Federal primer
Federal Premium Hydra-Shok has proven itself for self-defense since 1989. The FEDERAL Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Deep Handgun Ammo builds off the time-tested platform with design improvements that better meet modern performance measurements. The bullet features a more robust center post and a core design that penetrate to optimal depths through the barriers most commonly encountered in self-defense situations.
