PPU 44 Remington Magnum Ammo 240 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Box of 50

Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.

PPU 44 Remington Magnum ammo in 240-grain Jacketed Hollow Point configuration sits at the intersection of power and precision for revolver shooters running this venerable magnum cartridge. Introduced in 1955, the 44 Remington Magnum remains a benchmark for stopping power in handgun hunting, backcountry carry, and serious self-defense roles where barrier penetration and terminal performance matter. This load from PPU — Prvi Partizan — delivers 1541 feet per second and 1267 foot-pounds of muzzle energy from an 8.25-inch test barrel, placing it squarely in the traditional magnum performance envelope for medium game and defensive use.

Load Profile

PPU’s Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point construction pairs a full-length copper jacket with a hollow point cavity, engineered to initiate controlled expansion upon impact while maintaining structural integrity through intermediate barriers. The 240-grain projectile weight represents the most common bullet mass for the 44 Magnum platform, balancing velocity, energy transfer, and manageable recoil in both large-frame revolvers and lever-action carbines. Brass cases carry Boxer primers, enabling straightforward reloading for shooters managing cost per round in high-volume training. Non-corrosive priming and quality control protocols at PPU’s Serbian manufacturing facility ensure reliable ignition across temperature ranges and storage conditions.

Specs at a Glance

Test barrel length of 8.25 inches reflects common revolver barrel profiles; expect velocity reductions of 75-125 fps in snub-nose configurations. This load feeds reliably in large-frame revolvers from Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Taurus, and Colt, as well as lever-action carbines chambered in 44 Magnum ammo. Reloadable brass cases allow cost-effective practice volume for shooters maintaining magnum proficiency.