New for 2025: Federal’s Personal Defense HST .44 Rem. Mag.

by
posted on July 5, 2025
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
44 Mag HST LEDE

Federal Ammunition has recently added a new HST .44 Remington Magnum “Light Magnum” load featuring a specially designed hollow-point bullet, ideal for those seeking HST performance for self-defense with magnum revolvers.

“This new HST loading addresses customer requests for a Personal Defense option in .44 Mag., offering more power than a .44 Special load but better control and less overpenetration than a full-magnum hunting load,” said Chris Laack, Federal Handgun Ammunition product manager. “Its cartridge-specific bullet design best utilizes the magnum power available for defense and has more energy than 10mm Auto and .357 Mag yet with a larger .44 Mag. projectile. It is incredible.”

Features and benefits also include an expanded diameter and weight retention, which produce the desired penetration for self-defense situations without over-penetration. Additionally, it exhibits superior performance in terminal ballistics testing used by law enforcement. The nickel-plated case and high-performance sealed primer provide ultimate reliability. The product is sold in 20-count boxes.

“When matched with the HST bullet design, the .44 Mag. provides the energy to achieve both effective penetration depth and significant hollow-point expansion,” continued Laack. “This HST does exactly what a great hollow-point bullet should. It provides significant expansion and retained weight while achieving optimized penetration depths in tissue with reduced risk for over-penetration.”

For more information visit federalpremium.com.

Part No. / Description / MSRP

P44HST1S / 44 Rem Magnum, 230 Grain, HST Hollow-Point, 1,085 fps / $55.99

Latest

001 DMASP W Cover 01
001 DMASP W Cover 01

Review: Dark Mountain Arms Stowaway Survival Pistol

Simple, refined and affordable, this handy bolt-action survival pistol can boldly go into packs and bags where takedown rifles might not fit.

First Look: Vortex Ranger HD 3000 10x42 Laser Rangefinding Binocular

The Vortex Ranger HD 3000 10x42 Laser Rangefinding Binocular combines modern HD optics with precise ranging capabilities, all in a compact platform that keeps hands free to hunt.

NBEF Updates Educational Materials

The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) recognizes more hunters are exploring the use of hunting saddles and, in response, recently added safety information for using the devices to its educational materials.

Hunting Gear Guide: Made in the USA

Check out a great lineup of hunting gear, al made right here in the USA.

Federal Adds Three New Loads to Hi-Bird Fiber Wad

Federal Ammunition has recently added three load options to its Premium Hi-Bird Fiber Wad shotshells.

#SundayGunday: Winchester Repeating Arms Xpert Suppressor Ready

Looking for a smooth shooting little rimfire to take on squirrel and other varmint? Want it chambered in a highly-accurate rimfire round, updated for the 21st Century? Welcome to this week’s #SundayGunday, where we’re checking out the Xpert, from Winchester Repeating Arms, chambered in .21 Sharp.

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.