Federal Hammer Down .44 Rem Mag 270gr Soft Point
Federal's Hammer Down ammunition is engineered specifically for lever-action rifles. The 270-grain bonded soft point loads deliver optimized velocities, reliable feeding through tubular magazines, and superior terminal performance.
Purpose-Built for Lever-Action Rifles
Federal Hammer Down ammunition represents a fundamental shift in how ammunition is designed for classic rifle platforms. Rather than adapting pistol cartridge loads to rifles, these rounds are engineered from the ground up for optimal performance in lever-action firearms.
Key Features
- Optimized Velocities: Load speeds are carefully calibrated to deliver superior ballistics and terminal performance through typical lever-action barrel lengths
- Molecularly Bonded Soft Point Bullets: Construction ensures consistent expansion and weight retention on impact, with geometry optimized for lever-gun performance
- Reliable Feeding: Modified chamfered cases and cartridge geometry ensure flawless cycling through side-gate loading and tubular magazine systems
- Nickel-Plated Cases: Enhanced corrosion resistance for reliability in the field
- Consistent Performance: Each round is designed to function reliably across typical lever-action feeding systems
Specifications
- Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 270 grains
- Bullet Type: Soft Point
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,715 feet per second
- Package: 20 rounds per box
Why It Matters
Lever-action rifles have proven themselves over generations. Hammer Down ammunition honors that heritage by delivering loads specifically engineered for these rifles' unique characteristics. The result is ammunition that cycles reliably, shoots accurately, and performs decisively on game.
Features
- specifically engineered for lever guns
- functions flawlessly in side gate loading and tubular magazines
- modified chamfered case for easier feeding
- bullets optimized for better terminal performance out of lever-action rifles
- designed in partnership with henry repeating arms
- bullets provide best-in-class expansion and weight retention on impact
- increased velocities and performance in pistol cartridges
- nickel-plated cases
