Federal Premium Barnes Expander .44 Remington Magnum 225gr ammunition (Federal part no. P44XB1) puts an all-copper bullet behind the .44 Magnum. Federal says the Expander brings handgun hunting performance to new heights with 100 percent weight retention, outstanding expansion and superb accuracy. The 225-grain bullet is rated at 1280 fps and 818 ft-lbs from a 6-inch test barrel. It is aimed at handgun hunters. Each box holds 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .44 Remington Magnum, a big-bore handgun cartridge with a long history in handgun hunting.
• Bullet weight is 225 grains, setting the balance of momentum and trajectory this load is built around.
• The bullet is the Barnes Expander, the design Federal specifies for this load.
• Federal rates muzzle velocity at 1280 fps from a 6-inch test barrel, which sets the starting point for drop and wind drift.
• Muzzle energy is 818 ft-lbs, the energy figure hunters use to gauge a load’s reach.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for range sessions and hunting seasons.
• The bullet is all copper, giving 100 percent weight retention.
• Federal lists reliable expansion and accuracy as the Expander’s traits.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 1052 fps, showing how much speed the load retains downrange.
• Energy at 100 yards is 553 ft-lbs, the figure to weigh against your target animal or distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How heavy is the bullet? The Barnes Expander in this load weighs 225 grains.

What velocity is listed? Federal lists 1280 fps at the muzzle from a 6-inch test barrel.

How many rounds are in the box? Each box has 20 rounds.

Buy the Federal Premium Barnes Expander .44 Remington Magnum 225gr Handgun Ammunition, 20-Round Box

The .44 Magnum has long been a handgun hunter’s cartridge, and a 225-grain all-copper bullet at 1280 fps is Federal’s Expander answer. It is built for weight retention and expansion. Browse more handgun ammunition from Federal and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.