The Federal Premium Personal Defense HST .44 Magnum 230gr JHP load (Federal part no. P44HST1S) puts the HST law-enforcement bullet into the .44 Remington Magnum for defensive use. Federal says this load offers more energy than 10mm Auto and .357 Magnum with a larger-diameter 230-grain projectile, while giving better control and less overpenetration than a full-power .44 Magnum hunting load. The nickel-plated case and high-performance primer are there for reliable function. The box holds 20 rounds, and Federal rates the load at 1085 fps from a 4-inch test barrel.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .44 Remington Magnum, the large-bore revolver cartridge this load is built for.
• Bullet weight is 230 grains, the weight Federal chose for better control than a full-power hunting load.
• The bullet is Federal’s HST jacketed hollow point, a design for consistent expansion and optimum penetration.
• The specially designed hollow point expands reliably through a variety of barriers.
• Nearly 100 percent weight retention comes from a jacket and core that hold together.
• The nickel-plated case is paired with a high-performance primer for reliable function.
• Muzzle velocity is 1085 fps from a 4-inch test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 601 foot-pounds per Federal’s ballistics table, with 466 foot-pounds remaining at 100 yards.
• Velocity at 50 yards is 1012 fps, a gentle drop-off across handgun range.
• Each box contains 20 rounds, enough for a full cylinder load and several reloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this load compare with a full-power .44 Magnum hunting load? Federal says it offers better control and less overpenetration than a full-power .44 Magnum hunting load.

How does the energy compare with other cartridges? Federal states that this 230-grain .44 Magnum load offers more energy than 10mm Auto and .357 Magnum.

How many rounds are in the box? The box holds 20 rounds.

Buy the Federal Premium Personal Defense HST .44 Magnum 230gr JHP

A big-bore revolver does not have to mean a punishing defensive load, and HST gives the .44 Magnum a bullet tuned for control. Pick it up from Federal Ammunition‘s handgun ammunition offering and our Lubbock, Texas gun shop will handle the insured shipping.