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The .44 Magnum's reputation for raw power comes with serious recoil, especially in lightweight revolvers. Buffalo Bore engineered the 4G20 Low Recoil round as a practical solution for those who want genuine magnum performance without the punishing kick that wears on your wrist and throws off follow-up shots.
What makes this load stand out is how Buffalo Bore achieved the recoil reduction without compromising the cartridge's stopping capability. Rather than loading lighter, they employed a super hard cast bullet that achieves high velocity more efficiently through optimized powder charges. The 240-grain bullet stays within SAAMI pressure specifications, making it completely safe to fire in any standard .44 Magnum revolver, including guns with alloy frames and cylinders.
This isn't a watered-down load. Real-world testing from Buffalo Bore's own firearms shows velocity running from around 1225 fps in a 4-inch S&W Model 329 up to 1359 fps in a longer-barreled Ruger Redhawk. The 1350 fps factory rating and 971 ft-lbs of energy place this solidly in the magnum category for penetration and stopping power. The jacketed hollow point design expands reliably to transfer that energy where it matters.
Carrying an ultralight titanium or scandium-frame .44 Magnum makes sense in bear country, but traditional full-power loads turn the gun into a wrist-snapper. The 4G20 was specifically designed to solve this problem. Owners of platforms like the S&W Model 329PD find this load transforms their gun from an endurance test into something genuinely shootable for practice and comfortable enough for extended range sessions. The reduced recoil also means faster, more accurate follow-up shots when they matter most.
Each box contains 20 rounds packaged in brass cases ready to fire. The ammunition works with any .44 Magnum revolver in normal operating condition and delivers consistent ballistics that Buffalo Bore verified through chronograph testing of actual production firearms, not laboratory test barrels. It's general purpose ammunition ideal for hunting deer-sized game and practice that doesn't beat you up day after day at the range.
Yes, absolutely. This load was specifically designed for alloy-frame and lightweight revolvers. It operates well within SAAMI specifications and delivers manageable recoil in titanium and scandium frame guns while maintaining genuine magnum stopping power.
The 4G20 trades some velocity for substantially less felt recoil while maintaining excellent penetration and energy delivery. At 1350 fps and 971 ft-lbs, it still delivers legitimate magnum performance without the wrist-punishing kick of heavier bullets and maximum-pressure loads.
Yes. The 240-grain jacketed hollow point with 1350 fps velocity and 971 ft-lbs of energy provides reliable expansion and penetration for deer-sized game. Many hunters appreciate this load specifically because it delivers sufficient stopping power with less punishing recoil.
Yes. Any .44 Magnum revolver can safely fire .44 Special cartridges. Many shooters use the lower-recoil .44 Special for practice and the 4G20 or other magnum loads when more power is needed.
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 Magnum |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.30 |
| Grains | 240 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4G20 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 651815004273 |
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