DoubleTap Hunter .44 S&W Special 240gr Hard Cast

DoubleTap Hunter .44 S&W Special 240gr Hard Cast ammunition (part no. 44S240HC) loads a 240-grain hard cast bullet in .44 S&W Special, built for handgun hunters who need a bullet that penetrates deep rather than expands. DoubleTap Ammunition loads the Hunter line with a hard-cast lead-alloy solid rather than an expanding bullet, built to punch straight through heavy muscle and bone on big game instead of mushrooming. Hard Cast construction stays intact and drives straight through rather than mushrooming. In handgun ammunition for handgun hunters, this is the load built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .44 S&W Special, a mild-recoiling big-bore revolver chambering built for close-range stopping power.
• The bullet weighs 240 grains, a heavier bullet that trades velocity for more retained energy and penetration.
• The bullet type is hard cast, a non-expanding, hard lead-alloy bullet built to punch straight through rather than mushroom.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and a reloadable case for handloaders.
• DoubleTap markets this under its Hunter line, known for a hard-cast lead-alloy solid built to penetrate rather than expand.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to load up, confirm point of impact, and still carry a fresh box.
• 50 boxes ship per case, keeping the cost down for shooters who buy in volume.
• Cost runs about $1.17 per round, in line with other premium hunting and defensive ammunition.
• Shipping weight per box runs about 1.21 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this bullet expand on impact? No, hard-cast solids are built to hold together and drive straight through rather than expand, which is exactly what you want penetrating deep on big or dangerous game.

How many rounds come per case? A full case holds 50 boxes of 20 rounds each, 1000 rounds total, letting high-volume shooters restock less often.

Does DoubleTap manufacture the brass for this load? Yes, DoubleTap loads this round on its own brass cases for consistent quality control.

Buy the DoubleTap Hunter .44 S&W Special 240gr Hard Cast

Carry it or keep it in the nightstand knowing the load behind it is built to perform when it counts. Order the DoubleTap Hunter .44 S&W Special 240gr Hard Cast from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.