.44 S&W Special

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Caliber Description

Popular Load Recipes

- 240 gr LSWC, 5.0 gr Bullseye, CCI 300 primer, 1.450" OAL
- 200 gr LSWC, 6.0 gr Unique, Winchester primer, 1.450" OAL
- 246 gr LRN, 4.3 gr Red Dot, CCI 300 primer, 1.475" OAL
- 180 gr JHP, 7.5 gr Power Pistol, Federal primer, 1.450" OAL
- 240 gr JHP, 6.5 gr Unique, CCI 300 primer, 1.500" OAL
- 200 gr JHP, 7.2 gr Universal, Winchester primer, 1.445" OAL
- 250 gr Keith LSWC, 7.5 gr Unique, Federal primer, 1.680" OAL
- 180 gr LSWC, 4.5 gr Trail Boss, CCI 300 primer, 1.450" OAL

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Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Revolver / Pistol Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

162 - 302 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

35 Grains of Water / 7.3 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

823 fps / 346 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

1.153'' / 1.615''

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