Black Hills .44 Magnum 240gr JHP Ballistics
Brass Case • JHP • MPN: D44MN2
Black Hills .44 Magnum 240gr JHP Ballistics
Brass Case • JHP • MPN: D44MN2
Trajectory @ 25yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 1260 fps | 846 ft-lb | — |
| 5 yds | 1246 fps | 828 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 10 yds | 1234 fps | 811 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 15 yds | 1221 fps | 795 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 20 yds | 1209 fps | 779 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 25 yds ⊕ | 1197 fps | 764 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 30 yds | 1186 fps | 750 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 35 yds | 1175 fps | 736 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 40 yds | 1164 fps | 723 ft-lb | -0.4" |
| 45 yds | 1154 fps | 710 ft-lb | -0.7" |
| 50 yds | 1144 fps | 697 ft-lb | -1.0" |
| 55 yds | 1134 fps | 685 ft-lb | -1.4" |
| 60 yds | 1124 fps | 674 ft-lb | -1.9" |
| 65 yds | 1115 fps | 663 ft-lb | -2.4" |
| 70 yds | 1106 fps | 652 ft-lb | -3.0" |
| 75 yds | 1097 fps | 642 ft-lb | -3.7" |
| 80 yds | 1089 fps | 632 ft-lb | -4.4" |
| 85 yds | 1081 fps | 623 ft-lb | -5.3" |
| 90 yds | 1073 fps | 614 ft-lb | -6.2" |
| 95 yds | 1065 fps | 605 ft-lb | -7.1" |
| 100 yds | 1058 fps | 596 ft-lb | -8.2" |
Product Overview
Black Hills loads their 240gr JHP to 1,260 fps with 846 ft-lbs of energy, placing it squarely in the general-purpose range for .44 Magnum. Black Hills is a South Dakota manufacturer known for tight quality control and consistent lot-to-lot performance. The 240gr JHP at this velocity expands well on soft tissue while maintaining enough weight retention to penetrate through muscle and bone on medium to large game.
This round works for hunters who want a single .44 Magnum load that handles deer, hogs, and black bear without needing to swap between different bullet weights or designs. The standard 240gr weight shoots to the same point of impact as most practice loads in this caliber, so the transition from range to field is seamless. The JHP opens predictably at these velocities without fragmenting.
Black Hills ammunition has a following among shooters who value consistency over marketing hype. Their .44 Magnum loads are assembled on the same production lines that supply law enforcement and military contracts. The brass is high quality and reloads well for several cycles. For a mid-tier .44 Magnum that performs above its price point, this 240gr JHP earns its place in the range bag and the holster alike.
- Consistent quality from a manufacturer known for tight tolerances
- 240gr JHP at 1,260 fps is a versatile general-purpose load
- Same bullet weight as most practice ammo keeps point of impact consistent
- High-quality brass that reloads well for multiple cycles
- 846 ft-lbs is moderate by .44 Magnum standards and not ideal for large dangerous game
- Smaller production runs can make availability spotty at some retailers
- Costs more than bulk range ammo from larger manufacturers
- Standard JHP may not penetrate as deeply as bonded or hard-cast bullets on heavy game
All Black Hills .44 Magnum 240gr JHP Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Gunner | 50 | $65.00 | $18.43 | $83.43 | $1.67 |
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