Hornady .30 Super Carry 100gr FTX Critical Defense in Vyes Ballistics Gel

[5pins]

Test Gun: Smith & Wesson Shield Plus.
Barrel length: 3.1 inches.
Ammunition: Hornady .30 Super Carry 100gr FTX Critical Defense (90050)
Test media: 10% Vyse Ballistics Gel.
Distance: 10 feet.
Chronograph: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2.
Five shot velocity average: 1170 fps
BB Calibration two shots: 3.8, 3.7 Inches.



https://general-cartridge.com/2023/0...allistics-gel/

[Velo Dog]

I noticed that the .30 Super Carry comes in 20 round boxes, whereas Hornady usually puts everything 9mm and smaller in 25 rd boxes.

[5pins]

I noticed that the .30 Super Carry comes in 20 round boxes, whereas Hornady usually puts everything 9mm and smaller in 25 rd boxes.

I think Hornady puts all of their FTX rounds in 20 round boxes.

[03RN]

I've been pleasantly surprised with all the .30s so far.

[MandoWookie]

I've been pleasantly surprised with all the .30s so far.

Yeah, at least in these tests, all of them seem to perform almost identical to each other. But I guess that is the benefit of being able to piggyback off of 30 years of 9mm development.

[Velo Dog]

I noticed that the .30 Super Carry comes in 20 round boxes, whereas Hornady usually puts everything 9mm and smaller in 25 rd boxes.

Critical Defense® - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc
https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/critical-defense#!/



This also includes Critical Duty in .357 Magnum and smaller diameter centerfire pistol rounds as well as the .30 Carbine FTX

[5pins]

Critical Defense® - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc
https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/critical-defense#!/



This also includes Critical Duty in .357 Magnum and smaller diameter centerfire pistol rounds as well as the .30 Carbine FTX

I'll be darned, for some reason I thought they were all 20.

[Velo Dog]

I'll be darned, for some reason I thought they were all 20.

I assume it is to keep the price per box closer to that of 9x19mm.

Still it seems odd for a cartridge which is touted primarily for its increased magazine capacity.

It may seem to be an inconsequential difference until an ammo supply shortage limits the number of boxes a retailer will sell you

[5pins]

I've been pleasantly surprised with all the .30s so far.

Me too. Unfortunately, other than Federal introducing it in their punch line, I haven't heard anything new coming out of SHOT.