Description
The Hornady 44 Mag 240gr DGH Backcountry load is built for shooters who want more from their .44 Remington Magnum than typical factory ammunition delivers. Hornady loads a 240 grain DGH Dangerous Game Handgun bullet to a rated 1620 feet per second, producing about 1399 foot-pounds of energy. Hornady Backcountry Defense ammunition is built for protection against large, dangerous animals in the field. The DGH bullet uses a tough construction that favors deep, straight-line penetration over rapid expansion, which is what matters when a bear or other large predator is the threat.
Why Choose the Hornady 44 Mag 240gr DGH Backcountry
- 240 grain DGH Dangerous Game Handgun bullet bullet
- Rated 1620 fps and 1399 ft-lbs
- Brass cases with reliable primers
- Deep penetration for dangerous animal defense
- 20 rounds per box, item 90868
Built for Personal Protection
- Reliable feeding in modern pistols
- Consistent expansion and penetration
- Quality brass cases and reliable primers
- Suited to concealed carry and home defense
Buying ammunition by the box from the same production lot keeps velocity and point of impact consistent from one range trip to the next. Keep a record of the load you carry, check your ammunition for dents or loose bullets from time to time, and rotate your carry rounds so the ones in your firearm stay fresh. These simple habits help you get the full performance Hornady builds into every cartridge.
Before you trust any new load, fire enough rounds through your firearm to confirm it feeds, fires and ejects reliably and that the point of impact matches your sights. Full-power loads produce more recoil and muzzle blast than typical range ammo, so practice with the Hornady 44 Mag 240gr DGH Backcountry until you are comfortable with it, and store the rest in a cool, dry place in the original box.
About the .44 Remington Magnum
Developed by Remington with Smith and Wesson and introduced in 1955, the .44 Magnum became one of the best-known handgun cartridges in the world. It delivers enough energy for deer and black bear at handgun ranges, and it is equally at home in lever-action and single-shot rifles, where the longer barrel adds noticeable velocity. Revolvers chambered in .44 Magnum can also fire milder .44 Special loads for practice.
Specifications
- Brand: Hornady Manufacturing
- Product Line: Backcountry Defense
- Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 240 grains
- Bullet Type: DGH Dangerous Game Handgun bullet
- Muzzle Velocity: 1620 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 1399 ft-lbs
- Case: Brass
- Quantity: 20 rounds
- Item Number: 90868
- UPC: 090255908688
Why Choose Hornady 44 Mag Ammo
Choosing 44 mag bear defense ammo comes down to reliable feeding, dependable ignition and consistent bullet performance. This Backcountry Defense load from Hornady is built with those priorities in mind, using quality components that function smoothly in modern firearms.
The 44 mag 240 grain dgh bullet leaves the muzzle at about 1620 fps with roughly 1399 ft-lbs of energy. Hornady loads it in quality brass with consistent powder charges for dependable accuracy shot to shot.
Whether you are sighting in, practicing or heading to the field, choosing a proven load like the Hornady 44 Mag 240gr DGH Backcountry removes one more variable, so you can focus on your fundamentals and shoot with confidence every time you pull the trigger.
Hornady has designed and built bullets and ammunition in Grand Island, Nebraska since 1949, and it tests its loads in its own ballistics lab to confirm accuracy and terminal performance. Its Backcountry Defense line reflects that focus on consistency, and hornady 44 mag ammo is trusted by hunters, competitors and law enforcement across the country.
Always confirm your firearm is chambered for .44 Remington Magnum, wear eye and ear protection, and follow all federal, state and local laws.
Browse more ammunition at Mag 5 Firearms, or visit Hornady Manufacturing for more about their full line of loads.
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