The .44 Remington Magnum is a U.S. rimmed centerfire revolver cartridge introduced in 1955 and still sold by major ammunition makers for revolvers and handguns. C.I.P. lists the standard cartridge at 32.64 mm case length, 40.89 mm overall length, and 2800 bar maximum pressure.
Federal lists 44 Remington Magnum among its popular handgun calibers.
| Compatible item | Item type | Compatibility evidence |
|---|---|---|
 | Handgun and pistol platform | Federal lists 44 Remington Magnum among its popular handgun calibers, so the general handgun and pistol page links to this cartridge family explicitly. |
Current commercial loads cover practice, defensive, and hunting use with 180-grain to 240-grain bullets.
| Load | Bullet | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Remington UMC Handgun | 180-grain jacketed soft point | High-volume target shooting at 1610 fps. |
| Remington High Terminal Performance | 240-grain jacketed soft point | Personal protection or handgun hunting at 1180 fps. |
| Remington Core-Lokt Handgun | 240-grain Core-Lokt hollow point | Big-game handgun hunting at 1220 fps. |
