In the remote wilderness, there is no 911, and yelling “Hey bear!” doesn’t always work. Stay at the top of the food chain – Hornady Backcountry Defense™ handgun ammunition.
For those backcountry encounters when a reliable round can be a lifesaver, Hornady introduces Backcountry Defense™ ammunition. Featuring the DGH™ (Dangerous Game Handgun) bullet, providing maximum penetration and no deflection, Backcountry Defense™ delivers peace of mind from your favorite backcountry sidearm. Available in popular cartridges from 9mm up to 500 S&W.
Straightline Penetration
- Protected point locks the bullet nose to the core to deliver maximum straightline penetration while limiting deflection.
Faster Followup
- See the target - unlike hard cast bullets, the jacketed DGH™ (Dangerous Game Handgun) bullet produces no lead smoke for faster follow-up shots.
Increased Energy
- Popular heavy-for-caliber bullet options for increased energy from your favorite backcountry sidearm.
Test Barrel (4")
Muzzle
- Velocity (FPS): 1150
- Energy (FT/LB): 405
- Trajectory (INCHES): -0.5
50 Yards
- Velocity (FPS): 1068
- Energy (FT/LB): 350
- Trajectory (INCHES): -1.3
100 Yards
- Velocity (FPS): 1006
- Energy (FT/LB): 310
- Trajectory (INCHES): -9.7
