.44 Remington Magnum Handgun Hunting Factory Ammo

[dagger dog]

I know there has to be a bunch of you guys out there that deer hunt with a revolver in .44 Mag and factory ammo.

A buddy asked if I knew of a reliable factory load that he could take deer with, and not being a handgun hunter had me at bay with the question . So I thought I would run it buy you guys, and see what info. was out there.

He shoots a Redhawk with a six inch or longer barrel,and iron sights.

How about some favorite factory fodder info for him?

mucho thanks dagger dog

 

[rcmodel]

Any 240 grain JHP or SP load from any of the major manufactures should do just fine.

I'd pick the one that he can afford to practice with before it's time to go hunting.

Deer ain't that hard to kill if you can put any .44 Mag bullet in the heart/lung area every time.

rcmodel

 

[Shawnee]

I've used Hornady 180gr. and 200gr. HPs, Federal 180gr. HPs, and Winchester 210gr. Silvertip HPs - all with good results.

I seem to recall using a 200gr. JSP with good results too but I can't recall the maker. Would guess it was Hornady but really don't know.

 

[john1911]

I wouldn't hesitate to use any 240 gr. JHP or JSP factory loaded ammo as long as my gun shot it accurately. 240 gr is strictly my personal opinion. As other have said, any properly placed .44 mag bullet will do the job.

 

[Floppy_D]

I'll be using 240g LSWCs this Friday, I'll let you know how they work.

 

[buck460XVR]

Any 240 grain JHP or SP load from any of the major manufactures should do just fine.

I'd pick the one that he can afford to practice with before it's time to go hunting.

The wallyworld here in town has Winchester WB 240grn. JSPs @ $32 for a box of 50. Altho I have never used them for hunting, they shoot almost as accurate as my reloads. I agree with RC....

Deer ain't that hard to kill if you can put any .44 Mag bullet in the heart/lung area

 

[NCsmitty]

I prefer the lighter bullets for deer and have used the 180gr. Sierra JHP handloads because I wanted the velocity and expansion. Most often, the 240's punch through without expanding much unless you whack a shoulder bone. I took my first handgun buck with the 180gr. It passed through, but devastated the lungs with the quick expansion. It ran 25 yds or so.
Regardless of the bullet used, the 44 Remag packs the punch to do the job as long as you do yours.

NCsmitty

 

[Jst1mr]

I've used Hornady 180gr. and 200gr. HPs, Federal 180gr. HPs, and Winchester 210gr. Silvertip HPs - all with good results

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+1's to the "less than 240gr club" all work good for deer. I've got some flat tip 280gr Cor Bons that make a great bear load!

 

[Water-Man]

Winchester 210gr. Silvertips HP

 

[Asherdan]

I've had good success with the Win USA 240 SJSP mentioned up thread. Good accuracy and consistent velocity in my 1894. Took a mulie and a 200 lb. pig with 'em before I started handloading.

 

[HankB]

Deer are not bulletproof.

I've cleanly taken deer with a .357, so any full power .44 magnum bullet from 180 up to 300 will work just fine with good shot placement.

If I had to pick a factory load, I'd go with a 240 JHP from Winchester, Remington, or Federal.

 

[Rampant_Colt]

favorite .44 Mag loads? TONS of 'em!

you'll be well-served with any of the loads below:

Winchester 250gr Partition Gold
Winchester 250gr Supreme Platinum Tip
Winchester 240gr USA SP
Speer 240gr Gold Dot HP
Speer 270gr Gold Dot SP
Hornady 180gr, 200gr 240gr & 300gr XTP
Hornady LeveRevolution 225gr FTX
Federal 180gr JHP
Federal 240gr JHP
Federal 225gr DPX "Vital-Shok" all-copper bullet
Federal 240gr Hydra-Shok
Federal 240gr American Eagle
Federal 240gr Fusion 240gr SP
Remington 240gr JHP
Remington 270gr Core-Lokt
Remington UMC 180gr SP
Magtech 240gr SP