The new Hydra-Shok Deep bullet features a core design that provides up to 50 percent deeper penetration than original Hydra-Shok and similar loads from competitors. Meanwhile, the center post has been improved so it’s more robust, which provides better integrity and performance through barriers. Hydra-Shok Deep does all of this with a 70-percent improvement in FBI protocol score.
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The new Hydra-Shok Deep features reliable Federal primers and a specially-formulated flash-suppressant powder for consistent velocities and reduced muzzle flash.