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Federal Adds 40 S&W, 45 Auto Premium Hydra-Shok Deep Loads

Federal Ammunition
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ANOKA, Minnesota - February 14, 2019 - Federal unveils two new Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep loads that better meet modern handgun performance measurements. Shipments have been delivered to dealers.

In 2018, Federal reinvented the proven Hydra-Shok bullet design with Hydra-Shok Deep in 9mm Luger. Now, it has expanded the line with new loads in 40 S&W and 45 Auto. The bullets feature a more robust center post and a core design that penetrates to critical depths through common self-defense barriers, without over-penetrating.

Features & Benefits
• Now available in 40 S&W and 45 Auto
• Penetrates 15 inches in bare ballistics gel and through heavy clothing — the optimal depth according to FBI standards
• Improved penetration to optimal depths
• Significant improvement in FBI protocol score
• Iconic center post design has been improved for better, more consistent expansion through standard barriers
• Consistent, specially formulated propellant
• Extremely reliable Federal primer

Part No. / Description / MSRP
P9HSD1 / 9mm Luger 135-grain Hydra-Shok Deep HP / $27.95
P40HSD1 / 40 S&W 165-grain Hydra-Shok Deep HP / $31.95 NEW
P45HSD1 / 45 Auto 210-grain Hydra-Shok Deep HP / $33.95 NEW

For more information on Federal ammunition, visit www.federalpremium.com.

 

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