Federal HST 45 ACP where??

**cheeseburger1976** · January 13th, 2013, 10:37 AM

Anyone know where to find federal tactical HST IN .45?

**phillyshooter** · January 13th, 2013, 08:54 PM

Last place I saw them was https://claytonsrange.com/ a couple of months ago, I didn't see a price though

**Blak1508** · January 13th, 2013, 11:19 PM

In my safe lol... Try SGAmmo.com bro

**jcrowell72** · January 14th, 2013, 09:08 AM

Kyle's Gunshop in Ohio has it in stock: http://www.kylesgunshop.com/store.ph...op&navt1=51733

**cdi** · January 14th, 2013, 10:00 AM

I think I have a couple boxes of the 230gr. HSHP- the ones with post in the center if you are interested in those-
PM me and I'll see if I can find them.

**ChamberedRound** · January 14th, 2013, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by cdi

I think I have a couple boxes of the 230gr. HSHP- the ones with post in the center if you are interested in those-
PM me and I'll see if I can find them.

The ones with the center post aren't HST, that's HydraShok I believe. HST (Hydra Shok Two) is the successor to HydraShok. HST doesn't have a center post, but instead has "lines" that run down the side of the copper jacket; these are stress lines designed to aid proper expansion of the bullet on impact, and in a number of test has proven to be more effective.

HydraShok Picture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydra-Shok

HST Picture:
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...t8fuRmnULURDzA

HST vs. Hydrshok Picture:
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...WV1QBfLBwYmjZv

For one of the better home-grown ballistics comparisons I've seen of HydraShok, HST, and other rounds (in 9mm), check here:

http://www.btfh.net/shoot/bullet-test-2.html

If you're looking for ammo, try www.ammunitiontogo.com, great store. Also, try www.ammoengine.com; this is a website where you put in the caliber you're looking for, and it'll search online ammo sites for the best price, allowing you to sort results by stores, manufacturers, etc.

Hope it helps!