Description
The Federal 40 S&W 180gr HST load is built for shooters who want more from their .40 S&W than typical factory ammunition delivers. Federal loads a 180 grain HST jacketed hollow point to a rated 1010 feet per second, producing about 408 foot-pounds of energy. Federal HST was developed for law enforcement and has become one of the most trusted defensive bullets available. Its pre-skived jacket mouth and specially designed hollow point deliver consistent expansion and penetration through heavy clothing and other common barriers, and the bullet retains nearly all of its weight.
Personal Defense HST loads it in nickel-plated cases for smooth feeding and corrosion resistance.
Why Choose the Federal 40 S&W 180gr HST
- 180 grain HST jacketed hollow point bullet
- Rated 1010 fps and 408 ft-lbs
- Brass cases with reliable primers
- Pre-skived hollow point for consistent expansion
- 20 rounds per box, item P40HST1S
Built for Personal Protection
- Reliable feeding in modern pistols
- Consistent expansion and penetration
- Quality brass cases and reliable primers
- Suited to concealed carry and home defense
Buying ammunition by the box from the same production lot keeps velocity and point of impact consistent from one range trip to the next. Keep a record of the load you carry, check your ammunition for dents or loose bullets from time to time, and rotate your carry rounds so the ones in your firearm stay fresh. These simple habits help you get the full performance Federal builds into every cartridge.
Before you trust any new load, fire enough rounds through your firearm to confirm it feeds, fires and ejects reliably and that the point of impact matches your sights. Full-power loads produce more recoil and muzzle blast than typical range ammo, so practice with the Federal 40 S&W 180gr HST until you are comfortable with it, and store the rest in a cool, dry place in the original box.
The .40 S&W was introduced in 1990 by Smith and Wesson and Winchester as a shorter version of the 10mm Auto that fits in 9mm-sized pistol frames. It quickly became a leading law enforcement cartridge and is still carried by many agencies and private citizens, offering more bullet weight than the 9mm with recoil that most shooters can manage well.
Specifications
- Brand: Federal Premium
- Product Line: Personal Defense HST
- Caliber: .40 S&W
- Bullet Weight: 180 grains
- Bullet Type: HST jacketed hollow point
- Muzzle Velocity: 1010 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 408 ft-lbs
- Case: Brass
- Quantity: 20 rounds
- Item Number: P40HST1S
- UPC: 029465063931
Why Choose Federal 40 S&W Ammo
Choosing 40 s&w defense ammo comes down to reliable feeding, dependable ignition and consistent bullet performance. This Personal Defense HST load from Federal is built with those priorities in mind, using quality components that function smoothly in modern firearms.
The 40 s&w 180 grain hst bullet leaves the muzzle at about 1010 fps with roughly 408 ft-lbs of energy. Each load is built with quality components for reliable feeding and ignition in modern carry and duty handguns.
Whether you are sighting in, practicing or heading to the field, choosing a proven load like the Federal 40 S&W 180gr HST removes one more variable, so you can focus on your fundamentals and shoot with confidence every time you pull the trigger.
Federal Premium has made ammunition in Anoka, Minnesota since 1922 and is one of the largest ammunition makers in the country. Its Personal Defense HST line is built with the same quality controls as its premium hunting and law enforcement loads, and federal 40 s&w ammo is trusted by shooters, hunters and agencies across the United States.
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Browse more ammunition at Mag 5 Firearms, or visit Federal Premium for more about their full line of loads.
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