Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok ammunition in .44 Magnum (brand part no. P44HS1) is built for shooters who carry this round for personal or home defense. Federal manufactures this load to consistent tolerances, so every box performs the same as the last. At the heart of this load is the 240 gr bullet with a hydra-shok jacketed hollow point design, matched to the .44 Magnum platform shooters already run. In our handgun ammunition lineup, this is the Federal load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .44 Magnum, one of the most carried, most available cartridges for the platform.
• The bullet weighs 240 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point design, engineered to expand and transfer energy on impact.
• The case is Nickel-Plated Brass, standing up to repeated firing and easy extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical quantity for a solid range session without restocking mid-way.
• Cases ship 25 boxes to a case, letting range regulars order in volume without repeat checkout.
• Cost works out to about $2.22 per round, a reasonable cost for this level of quality.
• The box ships at approximately 1.19 lbs, useful for budgeting freight if you’re ordering by the case.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• The Hydra-Shok bullet’s center post controls the rate of expansion, driving the jacket open evenly for a reliable, consistent mushroom.
• Hydra-Shok has decades of law-enforcement and civilian carry history behind its post-cavity design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good defensive round in .44 Magnum? Yes, the expanding bullet design is built for controlled expansion and reliable stopping power, a common choice for defensive .44 Magnum carry.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .44 Magnum.

Can I order this by the case? Yes, this load ships 25 boxes to a case for shooters who want to order in bulk.

Buy the Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok .44 Magnum 240 gr Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point, 20-Round Box

Whether it’s a weekend at the range or opening morning, this is the load that shows up and does its job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.