.44 Mag Ammo For Sale

Uses for .44 Magnum Ammo

Originally, the .44 Magnum was introduced as a hunting cartridge for revolvers. Keith, the man who developed the high-pressure round, had been hot-loading the .44 S&W Special case for years, trying to create an ammunition that used a large-caliber bullet that could meet the performance standards set by the .357 Magnum. Although the .357 Mag had a smaller bullet than the large calibers of the time (which included the .44 Special and the .45 ACP ammo), it was faster and hit harder than either of these bullets could manage.

Yet with the .44 Mag, Keith succeeded. He created a large-caliber ammunition that was finally able to reach supersonic speeds and create massive amounts of stopping power. As a hunting cartridge, .44 Mag bullets can take out any of North America’s large game within close quarters.

Firearm manufacturers have made many types of firearms to accommodate the .44 Magnum, including rifles with bolt action, lever action, and semi-automatics. These rifles, when paired with .44 Magnum rifle ammo, have been used for medium-sized game, such as whitetail deer and feral hogs, with great success. They’re often compared to shooting a .30-30 lever action rifle.

The .44 Mag has also proven itself capable of effectively harvesting black bear, Cape buffalo, and elk, and many big game hunters have even protected themselves against polar bear and elephants with the ammunition. It’s the side arm that many hunters carry even when rifle hunting, especially when they’re in dangerous game territory. It’s the go-to for both those who hunt in Alaska and those who live in its wilderness.

Beyond hunting, the .44 Mag can be used for self defense and military purposes. Although some law enforcement officers may carry a firearm chambered for .44 Magnum, police departments don’t issue it as the standard sidearm due to its heavy recoil and high muzzle energy. This combination makes rapid fire difficult, and with the risk of over-penetration, it’s not the right choice for all law enforcement officers.