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Last updated November 11, 2026

.44 Magnum hunting ammo prices

Compare hard-cast, bonded, and monolithic hunting loads for deer, hogs, and bear.

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Observed 30-day price distribution

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .44 Magnum ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

These figures cover all tracked .44 Magnum listings, not only .44 Magnum hunting loads.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: $1.330, lowest: $0.624, 95th-percentile high: $2.499, sample size: 4745.

Lowest observed price in the trailing 7-day window: $0.719.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 208 listings tracked across 24 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.
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.44 Magnum hunting loads by product line

Product LineGrainType
Federal Fusion .44 Mag240grBonded SP
Hornady LEVERevolution .44225grFTX
Buffalo Bore .44 Mag305grHard Cast
Underwood .44 Mag300grHard Cast

What to know about .44 Magnum hunting loads

For deer and hog hunting, bonded soft points (Federal Fusion) and polymer-tipped bullets (Hornady LEVERevolution) deliver controlled expansion. For bear defense, hard-cast 300+ grain loads from Buffalo Bore and Underwood provide deep straight-line penetration — this is the segment that distinguishes .44 Mag from every other handgun cartridge except .454 Casull and .500 S&W.

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Frequently asked questions

How is .44 Magnum used for deer hunting?
.44 Magnum is used for deer at ranges under about 100 yards from handguns. From a rifle-length barrel (lever action or carbine), muzzle energy exceeds 1,000 ft-lbs and range extends to roughly 150 yards.
How do .44 Magnum hunting loads differ by platform and game?
Hornady LEVERevolution 225gr FTX is a load for lever-action rifles with tubular magazines. For revolvers, 240gr hard-cast lead from Buffalo Bore and Hornady XTP 240gr JHP are .44 Magnum loads. For large game, 300–320gr hard-cast loads are designed for deeper penetration.
Can .44 Magnum take elk or bear?
.44 Magnum with heavy hard-cast bullets (300–320gr) is used for elk at close range and for bear defense. From a revolver, range is limited to about 50 yards. From a lever-action rifle, effective range extends significantly.