Best .44 Magnum Ammo
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The .44 Remington Magnum represents a milestone in large-bore handgun development. Created in 1955 through the efforts of Elmer Keith, Smith & Wesson, and Remington, it was designed to be the ultimate big game hunting handgun cartridge. The .44 Magnum dramatically increased the power available from a revolver, essentially doubling the velocity potential of the parent .44 Special cartridge.
While famous for its starring role in film and television, the .44 Magnum's true purpose is as a serious hunting cartridge. It offers excellent terminal performance on large game, while maintaining enough accuracy for precise shot placement. The cartridge excels in both revolvers and carbines, making it a versatile choice for hunters who appreciate the challenge of handgun hunting or desire a powerful woods gun.
All .44 Magnum Loads
Compare ballistics and prices across 11 products
| PRODUCT ↕ | GRAIN ↕ | VELOCITY ↕ | ENERGY ↕ | BC ↕ | USE CASE ↕ | BEST PRICE ↕ |
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Ammo Inc Signature .44 Magnum 240gr JHP Ammo
240gr
• 1589 fps
• Hunting
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240gr | 1589 | 1347 | .205 | Hunting | $1.15/rd |
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Atomic .44 Rem Mag 240gr Bonded Match Hollow Point Ammo
240gr
• 1500 fps
• Hunting
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240gr | 1500 | 1199 | .175 | Hunting | $1.10/rd |
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CCI Blazer .44 Rem Mag 240gr JHP Ammo
240gr
• 1200 fps
• Hunting
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240gr | 1200 | 767 | .17 | Hunting | $0.91/rd |
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DoubleTap Hunter .44 Rem Mag 320gr Hard Cast Solid (HCSLD) Ammo
320gr
• 1300 fps
• Hunting
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320gr | 1300 | 1201 | .165 | Hunting | $1.17/rd |
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Fiocchi Defense Dynamics .44 Mag 240gr Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) Ammo
240gr
• 1310 fps
• Self-Defense
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240gr | 1310 | 914 | .175 | Self-Defense | $0.98/rd |
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HSM Bear Load .44 Rem Mag 305gr Wide Flat Nose (WFN) Ammo
305gr
• 1260 fps
• Hunting
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305gr | 1260 | 1075 | .155 | Hunting | $1.25/rd |
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HSM Cowboy Action .44 Rem Mag 240gr Semi Wadcutter (SWC) Ammo
240gr
• 1150 fps
• Competition
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240gr | 1150 | 705 | .165 | Competition | $0.82/rd |
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HSM Pro Pistol .44 Rem Mag 240gr Jacketed Hollow Cavity Ammo
240gr
• 1200 fps
• Hunting
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240gr | 1200 | 767 | .185 | Hunting | $1.31/rd |
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PMC Bronze .44 Mag 180gr JHP Ammo
180gr
• 1750 fps
• Self-Defense
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180gr | 1750 | 1225 | .185 | Self-Defense | $0.77/rd |
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PMC Bronze .44 Rem Mag 240gr Truncated Cone Soft Point (TCSP) Ammo
240gr
• 1497 fps
• Hunting
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240gr | 1497 | 1194 | .185 | Hunting | $0.84/rd |
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Sierra Sports Master .44 Rem 240gr JHP Ammo
240gr
• 1250 fps
• Hunting
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240gr | 1250 | 833 | .172 | Hunting | $1.77/rd |
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Advantages and Disadvantages
Pros
- Excellent terminal performance on large game
- Can use .44 Special ammunition for practice
- Effective in both handguns and carbines
- Good accuracy potential
- Strong penetration with proper bullets
Cons
- Substantial recoil in handguns
- Expensive ammunition
- Heavy revolvers required
- Limited practical range
- Too powerful for general defensive use