The Hornady Custom .44 Magnum 240gr XTP (Hornady part no. 9085) loads a 240-grain eXtreme Terminal Performance (XTP) behind .44 Magnum chambering, built for big-game hunting. Hornady builds this round for hunters who need one well-placed shot to do the job. Terminal performance is the priority here: the eXtreme Terminal Performance (XTP) expands and penetrates instead of fragmenting on the shoulder. In handgun ammunition, this is the load to zero with and trust on the shot that only comes once a season.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .44 Magnum, a caliber with a long track record of dropping game cleanly.
• The bullet weighs 240 grains, enough mass to drive deep and reach vitals on quartering shots.
• The bullet design is eXtreme Terminal Performance (XTP), a construction built to penetrate deep and put game down cleanly.
• The case material is Brass, reloadable and corrosion-resistant for long-term storage.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical case-lot size for stocking up without overcommitting.
• At about $1.36 per round in this box quantity, it is competitive with comparable factory loads in this caliber.
• The box ships at roughly 1.2 lb, a manageable box weight for shipping in bulk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hornady Custom .44 Magnum 240gr XTP best suited for? With .44 Magnum chambering and a 240-grain eXtreme Terminal Performance (XTP), it is built for big-game hunting.

What size game is this load appropriate for? The 240-grain bullet in .44 Magnum carries enough energy and penetration for deer-sized and, depending on shot placement, larger game.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes, this load uses brass, which is standard reloadable brass for handloaders who want to recover components.

Buy the Hornady Custom .44 Magnum 240gr XTP

A hunt only gets one good shot most of the time, and this load is built to make it count. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.