Thread: .44 Magnum/Special Self-Defense Ammo
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Old 01-14-2011, 11:44 PM
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Any recommendations on self-defense ammunition (2-legged) in the .44 Magnum/Special category? These are the three I am looking at:

Federal Hydra-Shok .44 Magnum JHP:
240 grain
1210 ft/s
780 ft-lbs

Speer Gold Dot .44 Magnum JHP:
200 grain
1075 ft/s
513 ft-lbs

Speer Gold Dot .44 Special JHP:
200 grain
875 ft/s
340 ft-lbs

I am leaning towards the Federal, but I would like to hear your thoughts.
Im presently using the Federals...but am working on a load thats a 240 cast LSWC thats an HP and intend on pumping it out at about 1300 FPS.
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