Hornady Backcountry Defense 500 S&W 500gr DGH
Hornady's Backcountry Defense 500 S&W Magnum ammunition features a 500-grain Dangerous Game Handgun bullet engineered for maximum penetration and reliable performance in remote wilderness encounters.
Hornady Backcountry Defense: Wilderness Protection at Its Finest
When you venture into remote backcountry, you're on your own. There's no backup, no quick rescue, and no margin for error. Hornady Backcountry Defense ammunition is purpose-built for those critical moments when your sidearm must perform flawlessly against dangerous game.
The Dangerous Game Handgun Advantage
The DGH (Dangerous Game Handgun) bullet represents serious engineering for serious situations:
- Maximum Penetration: Designed to drive straight through heavy bone and muscle without deflection
- Protected Point: Ensures consistent, reliable expansion and performance
- Jacketed Construction: Eliminates lead smoke for cleaner shooting and faster follow-up shots
- 500-Grain Load: Delivers substantial energy and stopping power from the .500 S&W Magnum platform
Built for Backcountry Realities
This ammunition acknowledges a fundamental truth: in the wilderness, you cannot depend on external help. Your firearm and ammunition must be absolutely reliable. Hornady Backcountry Defense delivers the penetration, power, and consistency you need when a reliable round can mean the difference between a safe return and a dangerous encounter.
Whether you're hiking, camping, or working in remote terrain where dangerous game is a genuine concern, Backcountry Defense ammunition provides the peace of mind that comes from carrying a proven, purpose-designed defensive round.
Features
- 500 s&w magnum cartridge with 500 gr dgh bullet
- ideal for backcountry defense and dangerous game encounters
- protected point for straightline penetration and reduced deflection
- jacketed bullet design prevents lead smoke for faster follow-up shots
- heavy-for-caliber load increases energy for enhanced stopping power
- sectional density: .286
- box contains 20 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
- 500 s&w
- 500 grain
- 20 rounds per box
