Buffalo Bore
Buffalo Bore Ammunition is a Salmon, Idaho manufacturer specializing in maximum-performance handgun and rifle loads — producing the most powerful commercially available ammunition in most calibers they offer. Where mainstream manufacturers load to conservative industry-standard pressures, Buffalo Bore specifically produces +P and non-SAAMI-standard maximum loads for shooters who need the absolute most performance from their cartridge — particularly hunters who carry revolvers in dangerous game country and want every foot-pound of energy available.
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Who Buffalo Bore Is For
Buffalo Bore’s customer base centers on three groups: handgun hunters who need maximum energy on large and dangerous game, bear country hikers and guides who carry a revolver for protection and want the most effective defensive load available, and serious collectors who want to see their firearm’s maximum performance. Buffalo Bore is not range ammunition — it is premium, maximum-performance defensive and hunting ammunition priced accordingly. Their .44 Magnum 340gr Hard Cast, .454 Casull 360gr LFN, and .45-70 Government +P loads are the standard recommendations for brown bear protection from a handgun or lever-action.
Hard Cast vs. Jacketed Hollow Point
Buffalo Bore produces both hard cast lead and jacketed hollow point loads. For dangerous game and bear protection, hard cast bullets are the standard recommendation — they produce superior penetration through bone, muscle, and the thick hide of large animals compared to hollow points that may expand and stop short of vital organs. For defensive use against two-legged threats, hollow points that expand and limit over-penetration are appropriate. Buffalo Bore produces purpose-designed loads for each application.
Frequently Asked Questions: Buffalo Bore
Is Buffalo Bore ammo safe in standard firearms?
Buffalo Bore loads to SAAMI +P specifications where applicable, and some loads exceed SAAMI standards and are marked as such. Always verify that your specific firearm is rated for the load you intend to use. Buffalo Bore provides firearm compatibility guidance with each product. Using maximum loads in firearms not rated for them can cause damage or injury.
What is Buffalo Bore best for?
Bear country protection, dangerous game handgun hunting, and maximum-performance defensive use in strong revolvers rated for +P ammunition. For standard range use and everyday carry, standard-pressure loads from Federal, Speer, or Hornady are more cost-effective and easier on the firearm.
See Also: DoubleTap Ammunition • Revolvers • .44 Magnum Ammo • .45-70 Ammo • All Ammunition