The Speer 4454 delivers consistent terminal performance for 44 Magnum applications, featuring 240-grain jacketed soft point bullets engineered for controlled expansion. This ammunition provides reliable feeding and extraction across revolvers and lever-action rifles chambered in 44 Magnum.
What Makes This Different
Speer's Hot-Cor construction bonds the lead core to the jacket through a proprietary process that prevents core separation on impact. Unlike standard plated bullets, the Hot-Cor design maintains bullet integrity while delivering predictable expansion patterns. The 240-grain weight offers an optimal balance between velocity retention and knockdown power for medium to large game.
Key Features
- 240-grain jacketed soft point bullets with Hot-Cor bonded construction
- Nickel-plated brass cases for reliable extraction and corrosion resistance
- Consistent powder charges delivering uniform velocities across temperature ranges
- Compatible with all 44 Magnum revolvers and carbines
- Boxer-primed cases suitable for reloading applications
- Bulk packaging of 100 rounds reduces per-round cost
- Factory-loaded to SAAMI specifications for safety and performance
Field testing demonstrates muzzle velocities averaging 1,180 fps from 6.5-inch barrels with consistent groupings under 2 inches at 50 yards. The soft point design initiates expansion reliably in both tissue and ballistic gelatin, making it suitable for hunting whitetail deer, wild boar, and black bear. Law enforcement agencies appreciate the controlled penetration characteristics for situations requiring barrier penetration without over-penetration concerns.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 44 Remington Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 240 grains
- Bullet Type: Jacketed Soft Point (JSP)
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,180 fps (6.5" barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 742 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Nickel-plated brass
- Primer: Boxer, non-corrosive
- Quantity: 100 rounds per box
- Manufacturer: Speer Ammunition
Speer's reputation for manufacturing precision ammunition spans over 75 years, with the 4454 representing proven ballistic engineering. The bulk quantity provides excellent value for regular shooters while maintaining the quality control standards expected from premium hunting ammunition.