
Availability: In Stock
If you're building ammunition for serious handgun hunting with a .44 Magnum, the Speer DeepCurl 44 Cal 240 Grain Bonded JHP Bullets offer the controlled expansion and penetration you need on larger game. These .429-diameter projectiles use Speer's electrochemical bonding process to fuse the jacket to the lead core, creating a bullet engineered to hold together through bone and muscle rather than fragment on impact. That durability translates to deeper wound channels and more reliable energy transfer—exactly what matters when you're pursuing deer, hog, or bear at hunting distances.
The DeepCurl design centers on pre-formed petals that expand in a predictable, consistent manner. Rather than relying on random jacket separation, those petals are engineered to peel back uniformly, giving you expansion you can count on across a range of velocities and terminal densities. High weight retention means the bullet holds most of its original mass as it penetrates, preserving momentum deep into the vitals where it counts.
At 240 grains, these bullets strike a balance popular in .44 Magnum handloading—heavy enough for commanding impact but not so heavy that velocity suffers excessively in typical .44 rifles or carbines. Reloaders who demand precision and consistency in their hunting ammo recognize Speer's long track record in bonded-core handgun bullets. If you're preparing ammunition for your own hunting loads, the DeepCurl is worth serious consideration.
| Caliber | .44 Magnum (.429 diameter) |
| Bullet Weight | 240 grains |
| Bullet Type | Bonded Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) |
| Jacket Material | Electrochemically bonded to lead core |
Yes. The Speer DeepCurl 44 Cal 240 Grain is designed for .44 Magnum handguns and carbines. The 240-grain weight is a standard choice for hunting loads in that caliber.
Electrochemical bonding uses an electrical process to fuse the jacket to the lead core at a molecular level, creating a stronger bond than mechanical or adhesive methods. The result is a bullet that retains weight and integrity through impact and penetration, rather than fragmenting prematurely.
The DeepCurl design includes pre-formed petals engineered to expand in a consistent, controlled manner. Speer designed them specifically for hunting applications where reliable expansion is essential. Actual performance depends on impact velocity and the specific load you develop.
The DeepCurl's design and weight retention are optimized for hunting heavy-bodied game such as deer, hog, and bear—typical applications for .44 Magnum hunting ammunition.

SKU: 115732754 • Width: 2.5in • Height: 1.8in • Depth: 4.6in • Weight: 3.55oz
Availability: In Stock
If you're building ammunition for serious handgun hunting with a .44 Magnum, the Speer DeepCurl 44 Cal 240 Grain Bonded JHP Bullets offer the controlled expansion and penetration you need on larger game. These .429-diameter projectiles use Speer's electrochemical bonding process to fuse the jacket to the lead core, creating a bullet engineered to hold together through bone and muscle rather than fragment on impact. That durability translates to deeper wound channels and more reliable energy transfer—exactly what matters when you're pursuing deer, hog, or bear at hunting distances.
The DeepCurl design centers on pre-formed petals that expand in a predictable, consistent manner. Rather than relying on random jacket separation, those petals are engineered to peel back uniformly, giving you expansion you can count on across a range of velocities and terminal densities. High weight retention means the bullet holds most of its original mass as it penetrates, preserving momentum deep into the vitals where it counts.
At 240 grains, these bullets strike a balance popular in .44 Magnum handloading—heavy enough for commanding impact but not so heavy that velocity suffers excessively in typical .44 rifles or carbines. Reloaders who demand precision and consistency in their hunting ammo recognize Speer's long track record in bonded-core handgun bullets. If you're preparing ammunition for your own hunting loads, the DeepCurl is worth serious consideration.
| Caliber | .44 Magnum (.429 diameter) |
| Bullet Weight | 240 grains |
| Bullet Type | Bonded Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) |
| Jacket Material | Electrochemically bonded to lead core |
Yes. The Speer DeepCurl 44 Cal 240 Grain is designed for .44 Magnum handguns and carbines. The 240-grain weight is a standard choice for hunting loads in that caliber.
Electrochemical bonding uses an electrical process to fuse the jacket to the lead core at a molecular level, creating a stronger bond than mechanical or adhesive methods. The result is a bullet that retains weight and integrity through impact and penetration, rather than fragmenting prematurely.
The DeepCurl design includes pre-formed petals engineered to expand in a consistent, controlled manner. Speer designed them specifically for hunting applications where reliable expansion is essential. Actual performance depends on impact velocity and the specific load you develop.
The DeepCurl's design and weight retention are optimized for hunting heavy-bodied game such as deer, hog, and bear—typical applications for .44 Magnum hunting ammunition.
SKU: 115732754 • Width: 2.5in • Height: 1.8in • Depth: 4.6in • Weight: 3.55oz
