Black Hills HoneyBadger .44 Special 125gr Solid Copper Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Solid Copper
Black Hills HoneyBadger .44 Special 125gr Solid Copper Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Solid Copper
Trajectory @ 25yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 1225 fps | 416 ft-lb | — |
| 5 yds | 1205 fps | 403 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 10 yds | 1187 fps | 391 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 15 yds | 1170 fps | 380 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 20 yds | 1153 fps | 369 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 25 yds ⊕ | 1137 fps | 359 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 30 yds | 1123 fps | 350 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 35 yds | 1108 fps | 341 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 40 yds | 1095 fps | 332 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 45 yds | 1082 fps | 325 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 50 yds | 1069 fps | 317 ft-lb | -1.2" |
| 55 yds | 1058 fps | 310 ft-lb | -1.6" |
| 60 yds | 1047 fps | 304 ft-lb | -2.2" |
| 65 yds | 1036 fps | 298 ft-lb | -2.8" |
| 70 yds | 1026 fps | 292 ft-lb | -3.5" |
| 75 yds | 1016 fps | 286 ft-lb | -4.3" |
| 80 yds | 1006 fps | 281 ft-lb | -5.1" |
| 85 yds | 997 fps | 276 ft-lb | -6.1" |
| 90 yds | 988 fps | 271 ft-lb | -7.1" |
| 95 yds | 980 fps | 266 ft-lb | -8.2" |
| 100 yds | 972 fps | 262 ft-lb | -9.4" |
Product Overview
Black Hills HoneyBadger uses a non-expanding solid copper bullet with fluted nose design. The 125gr projectile exits at 1,225 fps and generates 417 ft-lbs of energy, making it one of the hottest .44 Special loads available. The flutes create wound channels through fluid dynamics rather than traditional expansion.
This load is built for defensive carry in .44 Special revolvers. The solid copper construction means no lead exposure and consistent penetration regardless of barriers like glass or drywall. The HoneyBadger design works at any velocity, so performance stays reliable from short-barreled carry guns to longer hunting revolvers.
Shooters in states with lead ammunition restrictions can legally carry this round for personal protection. The high velocity delivers flat trajectories for the occasional longer shot. The brass case is reloadable, though finding replacement HoneyBadger projectiles requires specialty suppliers.
- 417 ft-lbs is among the highest energy in .44 Special
- Solid copper construction eliminates lead exposure concerns
- Fluted design works at any velocity without expansion failure
- Penetrates barriers like glass and heavy clothing reliably
- Legal in jurisdictions with lead ammunition bans
- Premium pricing significantly higher than conventional ammo
- Light 125gr bullet may feel snappy compared to heavier loads
- Non-traditional wound mechanism has less testing data
- Difficult to find replacement projectiles for reloading
All Black Hills HoneyBadger .44 Special 125gr Solid Copper Ammo Prices
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