Bulk 25 ACP Ammo
Shop in-stock .25 ACP ammunition in bulk with next-business-day shipping. FMJ and TMJ range ammo plus Hornady Critical Defense, Hornady XTP, and Federal Punch carry loads from PMC, CCI, PPU, and more. Read more about .25 ACP ammo.
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25 ACP – 45 gr Solid – Federal Personal Defense Punch (PD25P1) – 200 Rounds
$199.00$1.00 per round Add to cart -
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25 ACP – 35 Gr FTX – Hornady Critical Defense (90014) – 250 Rounds
$284.00$1.14 per round Add to cart
Overview of .25 ACP Ammo
.25 ACP, also called .25 Auto or 6.35mm Browning, is one of the smallest centerfire pistol cartridges still in common use. It fires a .251-inch bullet, usually 35 to 50 grains, at around 750 to 900 fps from tiny pocket pistols like the Beretta 21A Bobcat, Baby Browning, and Colt Junior. Recoil is very light, and the guns are small enough to carry almost anywhere.
.25 ACP is best used as a deep-concealment backup cartridge. For more energy in a similar size pistol, see our .380 ACP ammo and .32 ACP ammo.
.25 ACP Brands We Carry
- Hornady .25 ACP Ammo: Critical Defense 35gr FTX and 35gr XTP hollow points for carry.
- Federal .25 ACP Ammo: Personal Defense Punch 45gr, built for penetration from small pistols.
- PMC .25 ACP Ammo: 50gr FMJ in 1,000-round cases.
- CCI .25 ACP Ammo: Blazer 50gr TMJ in 1,000-round cases.
- PPU .25 ACP Ammo: 50gr FMJ at a value price.
Best .25 ACP Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
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| Range / Practice | PMC 50gr FMJ, 1,000 Rounds | PPU 50gr FMJ, CCI 50gr TMJ |
| Concealed Carry | Federal Punch 45gr | Hornady Critical Defense 35gr FTX |
| Expanding Defensive Load | Hornady Critical Defense 35gr FTX | Hornady 35gr XTP |
| Indoor Range / Low Lead | CCI 50gr TMJ | PMC 50gr FMJ |
Why Buy .25 ACP Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Hard-to-find caliber, in bulk. .25 ACP is rarely on local shelves, and 1,000-round cases keep your pocket pistol fed for years.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is .25 ACP good for self-defense?
.25 ACP is one of the least powerful defensive cartridges, and most instructors recommend .380 ACP or 9mm when possible. Its strength is that it fits in very small pistols. If you carry one, choose a load designed for penetration like Federal Punch or Hornady Critical Defense, and practice regularly.
Is .25 ACP the same as .25 Auto or 6.35mm Browning?
Yes. .25 ACP, .25 Auto, and 6.35mm Browning are all names for the same cartridge, and ammunition marked with any of them will fire in a pistol chambered for .25 ACP.
Can I shoot .25 ACP in a .22 or .25-06 rifle?
No. .25 ACP is a pistol cartridge and is not interchangeable with any rifle cartridge, including .25-06 Remington or .22 rimfire. Only fire .25 ACP in a firearm chambered for .25 ACP.
More About .25 ACP Ammo
John Moses Browning designed .25 ACP in 1905 for the FN Model 1905 vest pocket pistol. It was one of the first centerfire cartridges built specifically for tiny self-loading pistols, and its semi-rimmed case and jacketed bullet fed far more reliably than the rimfire cartridges small pistols used before it.
Through much of the 20th century, .25 ACP pocket pistols were popular as backup guns and purse guns in the United States and Europe. Today the cartridge has largely been replaced by .380 ACP in new pocket pistols, but millions of .25 caliber pistols are still in use, and modern loads from Hornady and Federal give their owners better defensive options than ever.