Federal hst vs hydra shok

In this video, we test the 135 gr 9mm Federal Premium Hydra-S

7 เม.ย. 2560 ... Does anyone know why the Federal Hydra-Shok ammo is consistently priced higher (in all calibers) over Federal HST ammo?May 30, 2021 · An expanded bullet (left) compared to an unexpanded one (middle). The complete cartridge is shown as well (right). Hydra-Shok Deep was initially launched in a 135-gr. 9mm loading. Recently, it has also been released in a 165-gr. .40 loading as well as a 210-gr. 45 ACP load. Now, with the new 99-gr. .380 ACP load, there is an option for some of ... Dec 2, 2021 · Hydra Shok has been around about a decade longer than HST. Federal HST is a hollow-point round designed to consistently expand while passing through a large variety of barriers. Hydra Shok ammo was designed with law enforcement in mind, HST was intended to only be sold to law enforcement. HST ammo is a non-bonded hollow-point, without the added ...

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S. Spammy_H · #8 · Dec 19, 2008. Not only is the HST supposedly better than the Hydra-Shok (which may have problems expanding if the tip gets clogged with material), but it's also less than half the cost per round compared to the Hydra-Shok. Better, cheaper, not necessarily faster. --Spammy_H.These 380 Auto rounds from Federal are a member of their Premium Personal Defense line of products. They contain Federal's very own 99 grain HST JHP bullet, sure to provide you the defensive stopping power you need. HST bullets are a top choice among law professionals worldwide due to their outstanding properties in self defense situations.agreed that the hydra shok is an older technology. still hanging in there with some of the newer stuff though. i certainly wouldnt hesitate carrying it. either 124gr or 147gr will work, not mush difference. i dont know enough about the HST to help you out there. USN Veteran. "A gun is like a parachute.Save. hotpig · #5 · Mar 30, 2010. HST was a homeless round for the first few years it was out. Originally it was in the Federal Classic box. Around 2004 they moved it to the Premium line. 2007 they started following Winchester lead and moved all of their LE ammo to the Tactical line.Federal dropped something of a bombshell on the .380 ACP world recently releasing their HST in .380 (!) For a long, long time, the only personal defense offering Federal made was the venerable, but (relatively) ancient Hydra Shoks. Now, about a dozen years after HST was first put on the market, it’s finally available for the .380 chambering.Mile High Shooting. 30% OFF SITKA GEAR. Search Showing. Now Seeking. Federal .380 Auto Ammo handgun. Cost Range. $0.336 - $1.959. Saved Searches. Login / Join.Product Overview. Proven since its introduction in 1989, Hydra-Shok® remains one of the most popular choices among self-defense experts. Federal Premium® uses stringent manufacturing processes and rigorous testing to ensure Hydra-Shok loads perform accurately and consistently. Low Recoil offerings provide similar performance while ...Federal Premium LE 129-Grain Hydra-Shok JHP P38HS1G The 129-grain Hydra-Shok performed well in both accuracy and expansion tests. This is a stout load with 20 inches of penetration in water. This is a stout load at 950 fps. Accuracy is excellent. The Hydra-Shok exhibits good expansion, and penetration is 20 inches in water, translating to about ...Well this is kinda splitting hairs and I'm sure both are very good stuff but I'm trying to understand the difference between HST and Hydra-Shok. They are both Federal LE Tactical. Basically the HST is this....Well this is kinda splitting hairs and I'm sure both are very good stuff but I'm trying to understand the difference between HST and Hydra-Shok. They are both Federal LE Tactical. Basically the HST is this....Federal Premium Punch 120-Grain +P PD38P1 Federal’s new Punch is a dynamic performer. The Federal Punch is designed for home defense and concealed carry rather than service use. If cops still used revolvers, the Hydra-Shok would be among the best loads. The Punch has slightly less recoil, expands a bit more, and penetrates less.Federal Premium Centerfire Handgun Ammunition .380 ACP 99 Grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammunition, 20, JHP $37.99 (Save 16%) $31.89 $1.59/Round. Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Low Recoil 380 Auto 90 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammunition, 20, JHP $32.99 (Save 17%) $27.39 …

Save. pAZ Ron · #16 · Apr 2, 2020. I shoot both 165 and 180 grain weights in .40. For range ammo FMJ, hands down 180 gr gives the most group consistency both in my Glocks and M&Ps. For self defense hollow points, I prefer Remington Golden Saber 165 grains in my Glocks. In My M&Ps prefer Federal HST 180 grain.Federal Hydra-Shok has been instrumental in stopping bad guys since 1989. The notched jacketed, non-bonded lead core with unique center post, hollowpoint design was a huge step from the then-traditional cup-and-core ammunition. Hydra-Shok provided better penetration and consistent threat-stopping expansion than other bullets of the time.We tested the new Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep cartridges in 9mm and .40 S&W. The Hydra-Shok Deep is marketed as a personal defense cartridge, designed to penetrate 15 inches...Federal Premium® uses stringent manufacturing processes and rigorous testing to ensure Hydra-Shok loads perform accurately and consistently. Superb accuracy and overall ballistic performance. Hydra-Shok bullet's notched copper jacket initiates and controls expansion. Center-post hollow-point design provides reliable expansion.

The result is a new line of self-defense ammunition called “Punch.”. A 20-round box of 9mm Punch ammo has a suggested retail price of $15.99. A 20-round box of 9mm Federal Hydra-Shock ammo has a …Response: Christopher, Hydra Shok has been around about a decade longer than HST. Federal HST is a hollow-point round designed to consistently expand while passing through a large variety of barriers. Hydra Shok ammo was designed with law enforcement in mind, HST was intended to only be sold to law enforcement.Federal recently introduced HST in a 150 grain (marketed for very lightweight subcompacts), but its 900 fps velocity seems unduly slow in terms of terminal effectiveness. Of course it's always prudent to test and confirm reliability of any S-D ammunition before employing it in any gun intended for duty or personal defense.…

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Federal Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm Ammo review offers the following information; This Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm ammo penetrates 15 inches in bare ballistics gel which is the optimal depth according to FBI standards, 50 percent deeper penetration than the original Hydra-Shok, 70 percent improvement in FBI protocol score, Iconic center post design has been ...Online shopping from a great selection of discounted 380 Auto Handgun Ammunition by Federal at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. ... Federal 380 ACP 99 gr HST JHP Personal Defense 20/Box $ ... Type: Self Defense; Quantity: 20 Rounds; Federal 380 Auto 90 gr Hydra-Shok JHP Premium Trade Ammo 50/Box $35.00 $24.99 ($0.50 ...Federal Premium® uses stringent manufacturing processes and rigorous testing to ensure Hydra-Shok loads perform accurately and consistently. Superb accuracy and overall ballistic performance. Hydra-Shok bullet's notched copper jacket initiates and controls expansion. Center-post hollow-point design provides reliable expansion.

Chamber pressure should be similar to the Federal 99 grain HST @ 1030 fps from a 3.75" barrel. The Hornady 90 grain XTP and Federal 90 grain Hydra-Shok can penetrate to around 12 inches or so as long as average expanded diameter is less than about .450" However, here is a quote from firearmstactical.comAccording to Federal Premium, the primary goal of the new Hydra-Shok Deep ammunition was to penetrate to the FBI's optimum depth of 14 to 16 inches, and at the same time provide more consistent ...Federal® Punch™ Personal Defense .38 Special +P 120 Grain Handgun Ammo gives you protection that delivers a knockout blow. Punch draws from Federal® Ammunition's decades of experience designing the world's finest defensive handgun loads. The bullet's skived jacket and soft lead core produce ideal expansion and penetration for the most ...

I just ordered 200 rounds of 155 grain Gold Federal Premium Premium 9mm Luger 124 Grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) Nickel Plated Centerfire Pistol Ammunition, 1000, JHP $785.99 $0.79/Round. Federal RTP9115 Range And Target 9 mm Luger 115 Gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) 50 Bx, 50, FMJ $27.99 (Save 25%) $20.99 $0.42/Round. Federal Premium Classic 9mm Luger 147 Grain HS Jacketed Hollow ... Federal dropped something of a bombshell on the .380 ACP worFederal Hydra-Shok ammo has been around for a long time, and fo Federal has pics of their ammo. Their Hydra-Shok, Hi-Shock, Classic and HST lines can be easily distinguished. The Hydra-Shok center post has changed a bit …Federal Hydra-Shok has been instrumental in stopping bad guys since 1989. The notched jacketed, non-bonded lead core with unique center post, hollowpoint design was a huge step from the then-traditional cup-and-core ammunition. Hydra-Shok provided better penetration and consistent threat-stopping expansion than other bullets of the time. If you aren't already subscribed to us, you're missing HST 380 Auto Micro. The HST 380 Auto Micro was designed for self-defense and use in small pistols such as the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard. Hydra-Shok. Hydra-Shok is a type of cartridge with expanding bullets. It was originally patented by Federal Premium bullet designer Tom Burczynski. Hydra-Shok was introduced in 1988 after the FBI requested a ...by Guy J. Sagi - Monday, January 20, 2020 Federal has introduced a .380 ACP load to its Hydra-Shok Deep lineup, the first cartridge for the chambering to consistently meet FBI protocol recommendations for penetration—12 inches minimum—through bare gel and through heavy clothing. The addition addresses the … Consistent, specially formulated propellant. ExtreFederal recently introduced HST in a 150 grain (markThe next generation in high performance Hornady Critical Defense is one of my favorites in multiple calibers, and it looks like it's one of the better balanced rounds in the Lucky Gunner testing. While I think HST is better for 9mm, the Hornady is better in .380, according to my research via lucky gunner and ammo quest. Oh I hadn't seen those tests before. Testing a couple of 10mm rounds. Are these worthy of the caliber or Details Top of the line, Premium grade home defense 380 auto ammunition in stock! Federal's Hydra-Shok JHP ammo is an excellent ammunition, trusted by law enforcement agencies and carry-permit holders alike. This round features Federal's Hydra-Shok jacketed hollow points which utilize a unique center-post design that delivers controlled expansion. The notched jacket provides efficient energy ...Otherwise they're the same bullets, same powders, same nickeled cases. Personal Defense HST is available in 9mm (124-grain), .40 S&W (180) and .45 ACP (230), and the folks at Federal told us this menu will expand in the future- but right now they have their hands full meeting current demand (like everyone else in the ammo business). Final Thoughts. These are far from the only good ch[Expanded diameter and weight retention produce the desThe Federal Hydra-Shok Deep is a good examp Federal HST 180gr. and Hydra-Shock 180gr. Target media, 1 gallon jugs of Artesian water. Range 15 ft. Federal HST penetrated 2 jugs and stopped in the third. Federal Hydra-Shock first shot went through all three …Federal Premium Personal Defense Ammunition 45 ACP 230 Grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point Box of 20. Product #: 454698. Manufacturer #: P45HST2S (20) UPC #: 029465063948. List Price: $42.99. Our Price: $34.99. ($1.75 per round) Special Offer Available.