Hornady Backcountry Defense 9mm +P 138gr DGH
Hornady's Backcountry Defense 9mm +P ammunition features the DGH bullet for maximum penetration and minimal deflection. Heavy-for-caliber 138gr load delivers increased energy with no lead smoke for faster follow-up shots in wilderness encounters.
Hornady Backcountry Defense 9mm +P Ammunition
When you venture into remote wilderness, you're on your own. Hornady Backcountry Defense ammunition is purpose-built for those critical moments when a reliable round can mean the difference between safety and danger.
The DGH Bullet Design
The Dangerous Game Handgun (DGH) bullet represents a significant advancement in defensive ammunition engineering:
- Maximum Penetration: The protected point locks the bullet nose to the core, ensuring straightline penetration through heavy muscle and bone without deflection
- No Lead Smoke: Unlike hard cast alternatives, the jacketed DGH bullet produces virtually no lead smoke, allowing you to see your target clearly for faster, more accurate follow-up shots
- Heavy-for-Caliber Performance: At 138 grains, this round delivers increased energy from your 9mm sidearm, providing the stopping power demanded by dangerous game encounters
Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm Luger +P
- Bullet Weight: 138 grains
- Bullet Type: Jacketed Dangerous Game Handgun (DGH)
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,150 fps
- Quantity: 25 rounds per box
Built for the Backcountry
This ammunition is engineered for reliability in the most demanding wilderness environments. Whether you're hiking in bear country or exploring remote terrain, Hornady Backcountry Defense delivers the peace of mind that comes from carrying ammunition you can trust when it matters most.
Features
- 9mm luger +p cartridge with 138 gr dgh bullet
- designed for backcountry defense and dangerous game encounters
- protected point for maximum straightline penetration and reduced deflection
- jacketed bullet design eliminates lead smoke for faster follow-up shots
- heavy-for-caliber load increases energy for enhanced stopping power
- velocity at muzzle: 1185 fps
- energy: 430 ft-lb
- ballistic coefficient: .195 (g1)
- box contains 25 rounds
- dgh (dangerous game handgun) bullet
- protected point locks the bullet nose to the core to deliver maximum straightline penetration while limiting deflection
- unlike hard cast bullets, the jacketed dgh bullet produces no lead smoke for faster follow-up shots
- 9mm
- 138 grain
- 25 rounds per box
