---
title: "Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP 230gr FTX, 50 Rounds"
description: "$72.98 at Timber Ridge Sporting, about usual."
type: "product"
category: "ammo"
brand: "Hornady"
landed_price: 72.98
currency: "USD"
price_per_round_cents: 146
best_store: "Timber Ridge Sporting"
deal_signal: "about"
usual_price: 71.91
updated: "2026-10-19T13:41:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/hornady-critical-defense-45-acp-230gr-ftx-50-rounds-1z9"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP 230gr FTX, 50 Rounds

> Lowest landed price: **$72.98** at Timber Ridge Sporting (★ 4.6, 41,287 reviews), **$1.46/rd**. About usual (usual $71.91, the 90-day median). In stock, verified 2026-10-19 13:41 UTC.

- Item price $52.99 + $19.99 shipping. Landed price excludes sales tax.
- 90-day range: $58.95 to $80.22
- 2-year low: $58.95 (Sep 16, 2026)
- Price unchanged for 5 days (since 2026-10-15 12:08 UTC)
- MSRP: $82.99 (12% off)
- Brand: Hornady. Category: ammo.
- [Buy at Timber Ridge Sporting](https://trigger.deals/go/hornady-critical-defense-45-acp-230gr-ftx-50-rounds-1z9?store=timber-ridge-sporting)

## Compare stores (7)

Ranked by landed price: the item plus shipping to you, before tax.

| Store | Rating | Landed price | Per round | Versus best | Item price | Shipping | Stock | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Timber Ridge Sporting (best) | ★ 4.6 | $72.98 | $1.46 | Best price | $52.99 | $19.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 13:41 UTC |
| Bulk Brass Depot | ★ 4.4 | $73.98 | $1.48 | +2.00¢/rd | $61.03 | $12.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:27 UTC |
| Frontier Ammo Works | ★ 4.4 | $78.94 | $1.58 | +11.9¢/rd | $63.99 | $14.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 13:29 UTC |
| Bayou Arms Co. | ★ 4.1 | $79.94 | $1.60 | +13.9¢/rd | $62.99 | $16.95 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 12:43 UTC |
| Keystone Shooting Supply | ★ 4.8 | $81.94 | $1.64 | +17.9¢/rd | $71.99 | $9.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 13:40 UTC |
| Palisade Sporting Goods | ★ 4.2 | $83.98 | $1.68 | +22.0¢/rd | $58.99 | $24.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:27 UTC |
| Red River Outdoors | ★ 4.4 | $88.98 | $1.78 | +32.0¢/rd | $73.99 | $14.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 13:35 UTC |

## Price history

Lowest landed price across stores, weekly over the last 90 days (full daily history: [JSON API](https://trigger.deals/api/v1/products/hornady-critical-defense-45-acp-230gr-ftx-50-rounds-1z9?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $69.05 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $70.60 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $70.60 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $71.91 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $71.91 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $71.71 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $78.32 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $78.32 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $72.92 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $60.57 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $71.55 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $71.71 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $72.98 |

## About this product

50 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP 230gr FTX: .45 ACP with 230 grains FTX bullets and nickel-plated brass cases. Made for self-defense. Some states require an age check or ship ammo only to a dealer; the store confirms at checkout.

## Specs

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Bullet weight | 230 grains |
| Bullet type | FTX |
| Case | Nickel-plated brass |
| Rounds | 50 |
| Use | Self-defense |

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