Hornady Backcountry Defense 44 Rem. Mag. 240gr DGH
Hornady's Backcountry Defense 44 Rem. Mag. ammunition features the DGH (Dangerous Game Handgun) bullet engineered for maximum penetration and straight-line performance in wilderness encounters. This 240-grain load delivers reliable stopping power when you need it most.
Hornady Backcountry Defense Ammunition
When you venture into remote backcountry, you're on your own. There's no backup, no quick response, and sometimes conventional wisdom doesn't apply. Hornady's Backcountry Defense ammunition is purpose-built for those moments when a reliable defensive round becomes essential.
The DGH Bullet Design
The Dangerous Game Handgun (DGH) bullet represents serious engineering for serious situations. This projectile delivers:
- Maximum penetration through heavy bone and muscle
- Straight-line performance with minimal deflection
- Protected point design that resists deformation on impact
- Reduced lead exposure from the jacketed construction
Performance Specifications
- Caliber: 44 Remington Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 240 grains
- Bullet Type: Dangerous Game Handgun (DGH)
- Packaging: 20 rounds per box
- Application: Backcountry defense and wilderness protection
Why This Matters
The 44 Remington Magnum is a proven powerhouse for large game defense. Hornady's heavy-for-caliber 240-grain load maximizes the cartridge's inherent energy while the DGH bullet ensures that energy transfers reliably downrange. Whether you're hiking in bear country or protecting yourself from other wilderness threats, this ammunition delivers the penetration and reliability you need when the stakes are highest.
Choose Hornady Backcountry Defense when peace of mind matters.
Features
- 44 remington magnum cartridge with 240 gr dgh bullet
- designed for backcountry defense and dangerous game encounters
- protected point for straightline penetration and reduced deflection
- jacketed bullet design prevents lead smoke for faster follow-up shots
- heavy-for-caliber load increases energy for enhanced stopping power
- velocity at muzzle: 1620 fps
- energy: 1398 ft-lb
- sectional density: .185
- ballistic coefficient: .205 (g1)
- box contains 20 rounds
- dgh (dangerous game handgun) bullet
- protected point locks the bullet nose to the core to deliver maximum straightline penetration while limiting deflection
- unlike hard cast bullets, the jacketed dgh bullet produces no lead smoke for faster follow-up shots
- 44 magnum
- 240 grain
- 20 rounds per box
