The Buffalo Bore Heavy .44 Magnum 270gr jacketed flat nose is a 20-round box of hard-hitting handgun and lever-gun ammunition (Buffalo Bore item no. 4C20). It drives a 270-grain J.F.N. bullet at 1,450 fps, a velocity that lets it mushroom from both handguns and rifles. Buffalo Bore lists it for big game up to 800 lbs and calls it a great bullet for hunting small to average bear or hogs. The maker reports penetration of about 18 to 20 inches in muscle and bone, so it suits hunters who want a reliable hunting load for revolvers and levers.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .44 Magnum, the Heavy .44 Magnum line this load belongs to.
• Bullet weight is 270 grains, which is the weight of the J.F.N. bullet in item 4C.
• Bullet type is a jacketed flat nose (J.F.N.), designed by Buffalo Bore to mushroom at handgun and rifle velocities.
• Rated muzzle velocity is 1,450 fps, the figure Buffalo Bore prints for item 4C.
• Rated muzzle energy is 1,260 ft-lbs, which is the energy figure Buffalo Bore publishes alongside the velocity.
• Penetration is about 18 to 20 inches in muscle and bone, according to Buffalo Bore.
• The maker rates it for big game up to 800 lbs, with small to average bear and hogs named as targets.
• Real-world velocity from a Ruger Super Blackhawk with a 6-inch barrel is 1,452 fps, and a Ruger Redhawk with a 5.5-inch barrel gave 1,460 fps.
• From a Marlin 1894 with an 18.5-inch barrel the maker measured 1,802 fps, showing what a lever gun adds.
• Box quantity is 20 rounds, a full box for a hunting trip or a range session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which guns is this load recommended for? Buffalo Bore recommends item 4C for use in any and all steel revolvers and rifles on the market today. It is not suitable for scandium or aluminum alloy revolvers.

How deep does it penetrate? Buffalo Bore states the 270-grain J.F.N. will penetrate about 18 to 20 inches in muscle and bone while mushrooming at handgun and rifle velocities.

What game is it meant for? The maker lists it for big game up to 800 lbs and describes it as a great bullet for hunting small to average bear or hogs.

Buy the Buffalo Bore Heavy .44 Magnum 270gr Jacketed Flat Nose

If you carry a .44 Magnum revolver or lever gun into bear or hog country, this is the load Buffalo Bore built for it. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop with fast direct shipping, and see more handgun ammunition while you are here.