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BMFOTP · 07-24-2007, 05:55 PM

Does anyone know which one of these rounds is the premium round? Which round would perform best in a self defense situation? What is the difference between the two rounds? Any information concerning these two rounds is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

ElJimmyStrappo · 07-24-2007, 07:13 PM

Here is a link with some info on the HST. I want to get a box for carry but can't afford it right now.

http://frag.110mb.com/

Note: This is for 9mm ammo. Have a look at the HST bullet upon impact, pretty nasty lookin eh?

D_Fence · 07-24-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BMFOTP

Does anyone know which one of these rounds is the premium round? Which round would perform best in a self defense situation? What is the difference between the two rounds? Any information concerning these two rounds is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

The bonded is likely better suited for hard barrier penetration, such as auto glass. But, that might come at the price of expansion in soft barriers.

hotpig · 07-24-2007, 07:35 PM

D_Fence covers it. The only that that I will add is the Tactical Bonded has been out longer than the HST. The Bonded has street credibility and the HST does not yet.

Bree · 07-24-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ElJimmyStrappo

Here is a link with some info on the HST. I want to get a box for carry but can't afford it right now.

http://frag.110mb.com/

Note: This is for 9mm ammo. Have a look at the HST bullet upon impact, pretty nasty lookin eh?

Great link! Thanks! I have some Powerballs, HST's, EFMJ's, and DPX rounds for 45 ACP being delivered Friday. So finding this link today is extremely interesting to me. I am very pleased with the EFMJ performance in this test. I may use both EFMJ and HST's in alternating sequence to capitalize on the big shock hit the EFMJ's apparently deliver followed by the slice and dice of the HSTs.

I used to alternate 125 gr Golden Sabres with 158 gr Hydrashoks in my .357 magnum many years ago for a similar effect. I always liked this arrangement delivered in double taps. And it was easier to shoot then two Hydrashoks.

I will have to see how they actually shoot from my XD45C. They are all +P so they may be a little heavy for me. We'll see this weekend.

**Ed Ely** · 07-24-2007, 08:38 PM

Federal's self defense page -

http://www.federalpremium.com/defaul...=1&s1=7&bhcp=1

Ed

PTCgunsmith · 07-24-2007, 09:52 PM

I recommend Extreme Shock Ammo for carry weapons http://www.extremeshockusa.com/.

hotpig · 07-24-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PTCgunsmith

I recommend Extreme Shock Ammo for carry weapons http://www.extremeshockusa.com/.

Somebody always has to drag that ammo out of the gutter for a laugh.

PTCgunsmith · 07-24-2007, 10:11 PM

i dunno i've tested them and they apparently do what they say they do

Bree · 07-25-2007, 04:07 AM

Ed...

Here is the page with the Federal LE Tactical ammo. This is available through several sources. Good stuff.

http://www.le.atk.com/Interior.asp?s...ol_tatical.asp

07-24-2007, 05:55 PM	#1
BMFOTP XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 309	Federal HST or Federal Tactical Bonded Does anyone know which one of these rounds is the premium round? Which round would perform best in a self defense situation? What is the difference between the two rounds? Any information concerning these two rounds is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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ElJimmyStrappo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Idaho Posts: 1,320	Here is a link with some info on the HST. I want to get a box for carry but can't afford it right now. http://frag.110mb.com/ Note: This is for 9mm ammo. Have a look at the HST bullet upon impact, pretty nasty lookin eh? __________________ The Carry: Springfield XD 9 Service - Crossbreed Supertuck & DGR with #16 and #22 springs. The Tack Driver: Sako Vixen L461 .222 Rifle with Bushnell 4X Scope A real tack driver! The Fun Gun: Marlin .22 LR with Bushnell 7X Scope The best weapon anyone can have: a brain. "The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." -John Steinbeck "Beware the man who owns just one gun, he will know how to use it."

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07-24-2007, 07:35 PM	#4
hotpig XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SW Illinois Posts: 287	D_Fence covers it. The only that that I will add is the Tactical Bonded has been out longer than the HST. The Bonded has street credibility and the HST does not yet.

07-24-2007, 09:52 PM	#7
PTCgunsmith XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: forest lake, MN Posts: 135	I recommend Extreme Shock Ammo for carry weapons http://www.extremeshockusa.com/.

07-24-2007, 10:11 PM	#9
PTCgunsmith XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: forest lake, MN Posts: 135	i dunno i've tested them and they apparently do what they say they do