Last reviewed: 2026-04-17 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For shooters who carry 44 Magnum revolvers or carbines for personal defense, Buffalo Bore Anti Personnel 44 Remington Magnum 180-grain Lead Hollow Point ammunition delivers controllable recoil and rapid expansion at real-world velocities. This load generates 1600 fps from an 18.5-inch Marlin barrel and maintains 1417 fps from a 4-inch Smith & Wesson Model 329, providing 1023 ft-lbs of muzzle energy from longer barrels. The 180-grain hollow point—lighter than traditional 240-grain hunting loads—reduces felt recoil and accelerates follow-up shot cadence without compromising terminal performance. Buffalo Bore rates this load safe for all 44 Magnum platforms, including alloy-framed revolvers.
Built for the Box
Buffalo Bore loads this cartridge with flash-suppressed powder to minimize muzzle signature in low light, though any bullet at 1600 fps will produce visible flash from standard-length revolver barrels. The 180-grain projectile uses a plain-base design and medium-depth hollow cavity engineered to mushroom at the load’s intended impact velocities. Boxer-primed brass cases support reloading for shooters who handload defensive rounds. Buffalo Bore publishes velocities from over-the-counter firearms rather than laboratory test barrels, so the numbers on the box reflect what you’ll see at the muzzle of your Ruger Super Blackhawk or Marlin carbine.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 44 Remington Magnum |
| Bullet weight | 180 grains |
| Bullet type | Lead Hollow Point |
| Muzzle velocity | 1600 fps (18.5″ barrel) / 1417 fps (4″ barrel) |
| Muzzle energy | 1023 ft-lbs |
| Rounds/box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Intended use | Self Defense |
| Manufacturer | Buffalo Bore |
This load also performs on whitetail deer at woods ranges where rapid expansion and moderate penetration suit close-quarters hunting. Shop our full selection of 44 Magnum ammo for plinking, hunting, and defensive loads.
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.
- Observe the four rules of firearms safety at all times
- This ammunition contains lead; per California Proposition 65, exposure may cause cancer and reproductive harm — wash hands after handling
- Store in original packaging below 150°F; avoid prolonged exposure to humidity
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