20rds - 45 ACP Federal Hydra-Shok PD Low Recoil 165gr. HP Ammo
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Federal Ammunition 165 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Ammo Details
This is 45 ACP Federal Hydra-Shok Personal Defense Low Recoil 165gr. Hollow Point Ammo. This ammo contains a post in the middle of the hollow point to give it rapid expansion and deep penetration. This ammo is also very suitable for short barreled weapons and women shooters, because it is a reduced recoil round. This ammo has proven stopping power. This ammo is nickel coated - brass cased, boxer primed, non-magnetic and non-corrosive. It comes packed in 20rd. boxes. Muzzle Velocity: 1060 fps.
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Product TypeAmmo
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Manufacturer
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ConditionNew
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Bullet Weight
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Bullet Type
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Use TypeSelf Defense
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Casing TypeNickel-Plated Brass
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Quantity20
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Ammo Caliber45 ACP (Auto)
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Manufacturer SKUPD45HS3 H
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Primer Type
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Muzzle Velocity1060
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Muzzle Energy
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UPC Barcode029465091514
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Cost Per Round$0.97/ppr
Gel test Results
We tested this Federal Ammunition 45 ACP (Auto) ammo by firing five rounds with a Ruger SR45 with a -inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 14.74-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.648-inches, retaining 99% of the projectile's original weight.
On this page, you'll see video of our tests including photographs that detail the ammunition before/after firing it through a four-layer barrier into gelatin. Also, you'll see how this Federal Ammunition 45 ACP (Auto) ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 45 ACP (Auto).
To read more about our testing procedures and processes, please head here.
Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison
20rds - 45 ACP Federal Hydra-Shok PD Low Recoil 165gr. HP Ammo Gel Test Results
| Median | |||||
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| Bullet Depth (in.) | 13 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 16 | 18.5 |
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.67 |
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 161.7 | 162.3 | 162.7 | 162.7 | 165 |
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 984 | 1048 | 1054 | 1062 | 1071 |
Federal Ammunition 45 ACP (Auto) Ballistic Data
Federal Ammunition 45 ACP (Auto) Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 5
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.133
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.116
| Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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| Velocity fps | 1060 | 1014 | 976 | 942 | 912 |
| Energy ft lbs | 412 | 377 | 349 | 325 | 305 |
| Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -1.2 | -4.7 | -10.6 |
Trajectory Line Graph Federal Ammunition 45 ACP (Auto)
Velocity / Energy Comparisons
The Reviews
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This is excellent ammo. Perfect for self-defense. I suggest this ammo to all students carrying a 45 acp.
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Let me say this plainly, this product is the only one that passed all my stress tests and succeeded. Get it, it will serve you well. Recoil is light and the price is right.
