9mm + P – 138 Gr DGH – Hornady Backcountry Defense (90268) – 250 Rounds

Carry a 9mm in bear, hog, or mountain lion country? Pick up this 250 round case of Hornady Backcountry Defense 90268 9mm +P 138 grain DGH ammo, built for straight-line penetration when the threat has four legs.

Most 9mm defensive ammo is designed to expand quickly in human-sized targets, which limits how deep it can go. Large animals are a different problem. Thick hide, heavy muscle, and bone demand penetration first. Hornady’s DGH, or Dangerous Game Handgun, bullet solves that. It uses a heavy-for-caliber 138 grain jacketed design with a protected point that locks the nose to the core. Instead of opening wide and stopping short, it holds together and drives straight through without deflecting. Because it is jacketed rather than hard cast lead, it also produces far less smoke and fouling, which helps you see your sights for fast follow-up shots. Hornady rates this +P load at 1,185 fps and 430 ft-lbs of muzzle energy from a 4 inch barrel.

The 9mm is not a traditional bear cartridge, but many hikers, hunters, and anglers carry one because it is light, holds more rounds, and recoils softly. The right ammunition makes that choice far more effective. This load is rated +P, so use it only in pistols approved for +P ammunition, such as most modern Glock, SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson M&P, and CZ models. Since you should practice with the same ammo you protect yourself with, a 250 round case lets you confirm reliability in your pistol, learn how it recoils, and keep plenty on hand for trips into the backcountry. It is also a solid choice for dispatching wounded game or large hogs at close range.

This American-made Hornady ammo is new production, brass-cased, Boxer-primed, and non-corrosive. The fired brass is reloadable. Each box holds 25 rounds, and ten boxes make up this 250 round case.