Last reviewed: 2026-04-17 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
50 Action Express ammo from Buffalo Bore pushes a 350-grain jacketed hollow point to 1350 feet per second, generating 1416 foot-pounds of muzzle energy — serious numbers for handgun hunters working within 50 yards of feral hogs, whitetail, or black bear where handgun hunting is legal. This is defensive-grade cartridge engineering scaled to hunting duty: flash-suppressed powder keeps your sight picture intact in low light, and the JHP cavity opens reliably at magnum velocities while the jacketed shank holds together through heavy bone and muscle.
Performance at a Glance
Buffalo Bore loads all centerfire rifle and handgun ammunition to maximum SAAMI specifications — this is not reduced-recoil plinking fodder. Expect full-power recoil and muzzle blast from your Desert Eagle or other 50 AE platform. The 350-grain projectile sits at the heavy end of the common 50 AE bullet weight spectrum (300–350 grains), trading some velocity for retained energy downrange and deeper penetration on large-framed game. Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases give handloaders a quality foundation for custom loads once factory cases are fired.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 50 Action Express |
| Bullet weight | 350 grains |
| Bullet type | Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) |
| Muzzle velocity | 1350 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 1416 ft-lbs |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Buffalo Bore (USA) |
This load is built for modern firearms manufactured to current SAAMI pressure standards — do not fire in older or weakened actions. Find more heavy-recoil handgun hunting options in our 50 AE ammo category.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four universal rules of firearm safety at all times — treat every gun as loaded, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy, and know your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify that 50 Action Express ammunition is legal to possess and use in your state, county, and municipality before ordering — some jurisdictions restrict handgun cartridges by energy or bullet construction.
- This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm — wash hands after handling ammunition and components, and ensure adequate ventilation when shooting indoors or in enclosed ranges.
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