The Hornady Back Country .44 Remington Magnum 240gr Dangerous Game Handgun (Hornady part no. 90868) is a .44 Remington Magnum load stepping up a 240-grain Dangerous Game Handgun for big-game hunting. Hornady engineers this load to put game down cleanly with dependable expansion and penetration. The Back Country line is Hornady’s dedicated dangerous-game handgun ammunition, purpose-built for the backcountry hunter or hiker who needs a serious answer to a close-range charge from a bear or other large predator. 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 Remington 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 Dangerous Game Handgun, a construction built to penetrate deep and put game down cleanly.
• The case material is Brass, reloadable and corrosion-resistant for long-term storage.
• This load is part of Hornady’s Back Country dangerous-game handgun series, built specifically for backcountry defense.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to zero, practice, and still have rounds in reserve.
• At about $1.58 per round in this box quantity, it is easy to plan a case purchase around.
• The box ships at roughly 1.155 lb, a manageable box weight for shipping in bulk.
• This load is built specifically for hunting, prioritizing reliable expansion and penetration over economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hornady Back Country .44 Remington Magnum 240gr Dangerous Game Handgun best suited for? With .44 Remington Magnum chambering and a 240-grain Dangerous Game Handgun, it is built for big-game hunting.

What is this load built for? It is built as dangerous-game defense ammunition for backcountry hunters and hikers who need a serious deterrent against a close-range charge.

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

Buy the Hornady Back Country .44 Remington Magnum 240gr Dangerous Game Handgun

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.