44 Mag – 300 gr JHP – Black Hills (D44MN3) – 500 Rounds

When hunters want the most penetration a 44 Magnum can deliver, they move up to a heavy 300 grain bullet. This listing is Black Hills 44 Magnum 300 grain jacketed hollow point ammo, MPN D44MN3, sold as 500 rounds. It is aimed at handgun hunters after deer, hogs, and black bear, at lever action owners, and at anyone who carries a 44 for protection in big game country.

Retail specifications list this load at 1,150 fps with 881 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. A heavy for caliber 300 grain bullet carries a lot of momentum, which drives it deep through muscle and bone. The jacketed hollow point gives some expansion while the bullet weight keeps penetration high, a good balance for big game. Recoil is substantial in a revolver, so this is a hunting and field defense load rather than a casual practice round.

This ammunition fits firearms chambered in 44 Remington Magnum, including the Smith and Wesson Model 29 and 629, Ruger Super Blackhawk, Redhawk, and Super Redhawk, Taurus Raging Hunter, Henry Big Boy, Marlin 1894, Rossi R92, and Ruger 77/44. A common question is whether a 300 grain bullet will cycle in a lever action rifle. Some lever guns are sensitive to overall length and bullet shape, so test feeding with a few rounds before hunting. Another common question is how far a 44 Magnum is effective on deer. Most handgun hunters keep shots within about 50 to 75 yards, while a carbine extends that range.

Black Hills D44MN3 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA in Rapid City, South Dakota. It uses reloadable brass cases with boxer primers and non-corrosive components. The listing ships as 10 boxes of 50 rounds for 500 total from one lot, enough for plenty of practice with your hunting load and years of field use. Practicing with the heavy load you will actually carry is the best way to manage its recoil.