The 44 Magnum is one of the few handgun cartridges that doubles as a hunting and defensive round, and a bulk supply of quality hollow points lets you train with what you carry. This listing is Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok 44 Rem Mag 240 grain jacketed hollow point ammo, MPN P44HS1, sold as 500 rounds.
Federal rates this load at 1,210 fps with 780 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. That is a moderate 44 Magnum load, noticeably softer than full-power hunting loads, which helps with follow-up shots from a revolver. The Hydra-Shok bullet uses a center post in the hollow point and a notched jacket to drive expansion in soft tissue. It fits self defense in a 44 Magnum revolver and close-range deer hunting where legal. For large or dangerous game, pick a hard cast or bonded hunting load built for deep penetration.
This ammunition fits revolvers and rifles chambered in 44 Remington Magnum, including the Smith and Wesson Model 29 and 629, Ruger Redhawk, Super Redhawk, and Super Blackhawk, Taurus Raging Hunter, the Henry Big Boy, Marlin 1894, Rossi R92, and the Ruger 77/44. A common question is whether 44 Special can be fired in a 44 Magnum. Yes. A 44 Mag revolver safely fires 44 Special, but never put 44 Magnum in a gun chambered only for 44 Special. Another common question is whether a 240 grain bullet is right for defense in a lever gun. From a rifle barrel it gains velocity, which works well for deer and hogs.
Federal P44HS1 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA in Anoka, Minnesota. It uses boxer-primed, reloadable brass with non-corrosive priming. This listing ships as 25 boxes of 20 rounds for 500 rounds total from one lot, which gives revolver owners enough to master recoil control with their real defensive load and still keep a good supply on the shelf.
David Cook (verified owner) –
Happy with the delivery and ammo. Everything came in on time and was packaged well. Always liked the Hydra shock products, was happy I could find it.