Videos tagged with Hornady Backcountry Defense

This guide explains the meaning of '+P' on ammunition, emphasizing that it denotes higher pressure loads due to increased powder content. It stresses the critical importance of verifying firearm compatibility with +P rounds to prevent catastrophic failure and injury. The information also touches on performance trade-offs and considerations for short-barreled firearms.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Hornady's 9mm 138gr Backcountry Defense and Underwood's 9mm 147gr Hard Cast Plus P ammunition. The test measures velocity, penetration, and projectile integrity. The presenter, an experienced shooter, highlights the performance characteristics of each round for potential dangerous game defense scenarios, emphasizing penetration and lack of expansion.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of new ammunition introduced at SHOT Show 2025. Key highlights include Winchester's modernized 22 "Sharps" cartridge addressing 22 LR limitations, Hornady's 338 ARC designed for AR-15 platforms, CCI's affordable Blazer Brass JHP training rounds and specialized Rimfire loads, Remington's Core-Lokt Tipped Lever Gun ammo and upland/waterfowl shotgun loads, and Federal's expanded HST line with a new 44 Magnum offering and specialized hunting cartridges like the 7mm Backcountry.