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This is a genuinely accurate, full-power .44 Magnum load built for hunters who want terminal performance without excessive recoil. Buffalo Bore loaded these with Barnes' all-copper XPB bullets, which expand rapidly and reliably while maintaining outstanding weight retention. At 1,400 fps, you're getting legitimate full-power .44 Magnum ballistics from real-world firearms, not inflated numbers from lab test barrels.
Barnes' XPB design opens instantly on contact, peeling back into six sharp-edged copper petals for maximum tissue destruction and bone penetration. The all-copper construction means lead-free compliance, and that pure copper also burns cleaner than traditional jacketed bullets. You get consistent expansion and pass-through performance, which matters whether you're working whitetail at typical handgun distances or pushing longer-range shots from a carbine. These bullets have earned a solid reputation for delivering reliable kills without drama.
Since the bullet weight is relatively light for .44 Magnum standards, this load only generates moderate recoil compared to heavier 300 or 340-grain loads. That matters if you're hunting with a revolver or planning follow-up shots. The tradeoff is straightforward: you're getting a load suitable for big game species up to about 350 pounds, which covers most whitetail and feral hog hunting scenarios perfectly well. Buffalo Bore engineered the powder charge to squeeze everything possible from the case capacity without adding unnecessary velocity that would just create more recoil.
Buffalo Bore's entire philosophy is based on testing ammunition in actual production firearms, not custom laboratory barrels. Their published 1,400 fps figure comes from testing these rounds in Ruger Redhawks, S&W revolvers, and standard carbines. That means you know exactly what to expect when you pull the trigger on your gun, not something you'll never duplicate in the field.
Buffalo Bore rates this load for hunting big game species up to about 350 pounds, which makes it well-suited for whitetail deer, feral hogs, and similarly-sized game. The Barnes XPB bullet design delivers controlled expansion and deep penetration for clean, ethical kills. Shot placement always matters most, but this is a capable, reliable hunting load for those distances.
The lighter 225-grain bullet generates moderate recoil compared to Buffalo Bore's heavier 300 and 340-grain offerings. You'll still feel a full-power .44 Magnum, but it's noticeably softer than the heaviest loads. This makes faster follow-up shots more manageable and reduces fatigue during a day of practice or hunting.
Yes. These rounds come in brass cases with Boxer primers, making them fully reloadable. That helps offset the per-round cost if you handload ammunition. The all-copper XPB bullet itself is spent and cannot be recovered and reloaded, but the brass and primer can be reused.
Buffalo Bore publishes velocities from real over-the-counter firearms like standard Ruger Redhawks, S&W revolvers, and production carbines. The 1,400 fps figure is what you should expect from a typical .44 Magnum revolver or rifle in the real world, not exaggerated lab numbers. Your actual velocity will vary slightly based on barrel length and specific firearm.
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 Magnum |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.85 |
| Grains | 225 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4L20 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 651815004310 |
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