Blackout Silverback 380ACP 65gr, Lehigh Xtreme Defense, 20 Round Box

The Blackout Silverback 380ACP 65gr, Lehigh Xtreme Defense, 20 Round Box is a .380 ACP load held in stock. What follows is the practical version: construction, velocity, and who it suits.

Specifications

Cartridge	.380 ACP
Bullet weight	65 grain
Projectile	Solid Copper Fluted Non-Expanding
Bullet diameter	.355
Typical muzzle velocity	900 to 1,000 fps
Usual twist rate	1:16
Platform	compact pistol
Rounds per pack	20
SKU	GA38065LXD
Price	$29.99
Cost per round	$1.499

Also in .380 ACP: Blackout Silverback 380ACP 95gr, Self Defense, 20 Round Box.

How the solid copper fluted non-expanding projectile behaves

This is a does its work through fluting rather than expansion. The flutes drive fluid outward at high pressure, producing a wound cavity without relying on the bullet deforming, which means performance holds up at lower velocities and through barriers.

Construction decides terminal behaviour far more than weight does. Two loads of the same grain weight with different jackets do completely different things at the target.

.380 ACP background

Limited case capacity means bullet construction does most of the work.

Muzzle velocity for .380 ACP typically runs 900 to 1,000 fps, from a compact pistol platform with a 1:16 twist. Treat any published velocity as indicative. Your barrel will give you a different number, and that number is the one that matters.

Where this weight sits

At 65 grain this is on the lighter side for .380 ACP. Lighter bullets leave the muzzle faster and shoot flatter, which helps on smaller targets and at distance, but they bleed velocity sooner and depend more on impact speed to do their job.

Cost per round

20 rounds at $29.99 works out at $1.499 per round. A box this size suits load development, hunting stock and defensive carry rather than high volume practice.

Before you order

Federal law does not class ammunition as a firearm, yet several states and cities restrict or licence ammunition shipments. You must be of legal age and eligible to possess ammunition at your delivery address. See our shipping and delivery page for the current detail.

Before you trust the box velocity

Barrel length changes the numbers. Short barrels give up velocity that light bullets in particular depend on, so a load that performs from 20 inches may disappoint from 16. For .380 ACP specifically, expect 900 to 1,000 fps as the published band and treat your own chronograph as the authority.

Choosing .380 ACP over something else

Against 9mm it gives up meaningful energy in exchange for smaller, lighter pistols. Bullet construction matters more here than in any other common defensive cartridge.

Pick the cartridge that fits the shooting you actually do, not the shooting you read about.

Frequently asked questions

What platform suits .380 ACP?

A compact pistol with a 1:16 twist is the usual setup. Limited case capacity means bullet construction does most of the work.

Is the published .380 ACP velocity accurate?

It is indicative. Expect 900 to 1,000 fps as a range, and verify with a chronograph.

Is the solid copper fluted non-expanding projectile suitable for what I am shooting?

It is a does its work through fluting rather than expansion. The flutes drive fluid outward at high pressure, producing a wound cavity without relying on the bullet deforming, which means performance holds up at lower velocities and through barriers. Match that against your intended use before buying.

Why choose 65 grain?

Weight sets the trade between velocity and momentum. 65 grain is one point on that curve; the right pick depends on your barrel, your distance and your target rather than on the number itself.

What is in the pack?

20 rounds at $29.99, which is $1.499 per round.