Federal 44 Mag 240gr Power-Shok JHP – Powerful Handgun Hunting Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

Federal 44 Mag 240gr Power-Shok JHP ammunition is a classic full power 44 Remington Magnum hunting load at a practical price. The 240 grain jacketed hollow point leaves a 4 inch vented test barrel at about 1,230 feet per second, delivering the energy and penetration that made the 44 Magnum a favorite for deer, hogs and black bear. Each box holds 20 rounds.

• Full Power 44 Magnum Performance
• Federal 44 Mag 240gr Power-Shok JHP Specifications
• Handgun and Carbine Hunting Tips

Full Power 44 Magnum Performance

The 240 grain bullet is the standard weight for the 44 Magnum, and it is the load most revolvers and lever guns are sighted for. Power-Shok uses a jacketed hollow point that expands on impact while the jacket holds the bullet together for penetration through muscle and bone.

Federal’s published ballistics show this load still traveling about 1,035 feet per second at 100 yards from a 4 inch barrel. Longer revolver barrels and carbines add velocity, which extends effective range for hunters.

Power-Shok is built with quality Federal components but priced for hunters who want to practice with the same load they carry into the field.

Federal 44 Mag 240gr Power-Shok JHP Specifications

These figures follow Federal’s published data for item C44A. Federal’s product page lists UPC 029465092863, which matches this listing.

• Brand: Federal
• Product line: Power-Shok Handgun
• Manufacturer item number: C44A
• Caliber: 44 Remington Magnum
• Bullet: 240 grain jacketed hollow point
• Muzzle velocity: about 1,230 fps (4 inch vented test barrel)
• Velocity at 100 yards: about 1,035 fps
• Usage: big game
• Rounds per box: 20

Handgun and Carbine Hunting Tips

Use Federal 44 Mag 240gr Power-Shok JHP ammo only in firearms chambered for 44 Remington Magnum. 44 Special firearms cannot safely fire 44 Magnum.

Full power 44 Magnum recoil is stout. Build up practice gradually and use a firm two hand grip.

Confirm your point of impact at the distance you plan to hunt. Most handgun hunters keep shots inside 50 to 75 yards.

In a lever action carbine, this load gains velocity and becomes a capable deer rifle round inside 100 yards.

Federal 44 Mag 240gr Power-Shok JHP ammo is a powerful choice for revolver and lever gun hunters after deer, hogs and black bear, and for outdoorsmen who want a full power 44 Magnum load for the trail.

Since its introduction in the 1950s, the 44 Remington Magnum has been one of the most famous handgun cartridges in the world. Federal 44 Mag 240gr Power-Shok JHP ammo produces roughly 800 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle by standard calculation from a 4 inch barrel, enough for deer and black bear at sensible handgun ranges.

The hollow point opens reliably at 44 Magnum velocities, creating a wide wound channel while the heavy bullet keeps driving forward. This balance makes Federal 44 Mag 240gr Power-Shok JHP rounds a good fit for hunting in brushy country where shots come close and fast.

The same load also makes sense as a trail and ranch round. Many outdoorsmen carry a 44 Magnum revolver for protection from hogs and other animals, and a heavy hollow point gives them dependable penetration.

Shot placement still matters most. Practice from field positions, learn your holdover at 50 and 75 yards, and pass on shots you are not confident in.

Store your ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box. Buying a few boxes of Federal 44 Mag 240gr Power-Shok JHP from the same lot keeps your point of impact consistent all season.

If you shoot 44 Special in the same revolver for practice, remember that the Magnum load will usually print higher, so confirm your zero with the hunting load before the season.

Looking for a defense focused 44 load? Compare the Federal 44 Mag 230gr HST, or read Federal’s Power-Shok 44 Magnum product page for full ballistics.