44 Special Bullets
44 Special Bullets for Reloading
This page contains only bullets. These products are meant for reloaders. If you want rounds ready to shoot, please head to our 44 special ammunition page.The 44 Special is more than just the precursor to the 44 Magnum. It can also let you fire a revolver chambered for 44 Magnum with less recoil – and more affordably at that.
44 Special bullets for reloading are usually available in weights of 180, 200, 240, and 246 grains. The 246 grain bullet may seem like the odd man out, but it is the original bullet weight for the 44 Special which carries over from its parent round the 44 Russian. (Which was also developed by S&W, despite what its name suggests.) At .429 in diameter the 44 Special bullet falls right within the 40 caliber range that Americans around the turn of the 19th century believed best for self-defense.
The 44 Special case is .190 inches longer than the 44 Russian case, which gives space for six additional grains of powder. In spite of this, the original 44 Special performed nearly identically to its parent. Loaded closer to the SAAMI max pressure of 15,500 psi, however, a 200 grain 44 Special bullet can deliver a 33 percent faster muzzle velocity accompanied by a 50 percent greater power factor. "
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Zero Bullets 44 Cal Bullets - 240 Grain JSP – 500 Count
$84.85Cost Per Bullet 17¢ per bullet Product Type Bullets Bullet Weight 240 Grain Bullet Caliber 44 Mag, 44 Special Quantity 500 Bullet Type Jacketed Soft-Point (JSP) Manufacturer Zero Bullet Manufacturer SKU 177 This is not loaded ammunition. Don’t order these component bullets unless you are a handloader!
Reliability, accuracy and affordability – the three reasons why Zero is one of the most trusted and fastest growing bullet manufacturers in the USA! These 0.429” diameter 240 grain projectiles make the perfect foundation for any 44 Magnum or 44 Special handloading project, and they’re great for target shooting, hunting and self-defense alike!
These are jacketed soft point projectiles. Each bullet has a tough gilding metal jacket to prevent fragmentation during high-velocity penetration. The jacket stops just shy of concealing the tip of the bullet’s soft lead core. When the JSP’s nose encounters soft tissue at high enough velocity, it fans outward to maximize energy transfer to the target while simultaneously gouging out a wide-diameter wound channel. Definitely a force to be reckoned with when you put the 44 Mag’s power behind it!Customer Reviews
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Would buy again
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Bullets shoot great in my Rossi and Marlin lever guns. Great service and fast delivery.
Review by CMellor (Posted on 11/1/2024)
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Just as expected
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Ordered these for a lower powered round in the .44 Magnum. Easy to work with and accurate. The box was slightly damaged and the inner packaging was torn so a few bullets were lost, not a huge deal but something to be aware of when shipping.
Review by Caspernick (Posted on 5/23/2024)
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Great service.
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I highly recommend wideners. They have great customer service and items ship promptly. Most importantly they are extremely patient and that counts for a lot especially when you are as dumb as me.
Review by Tony (Posted on 1/16/2024)
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Great stuff
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Can’t go wrong with zero bullets
Review by brandon (Posted on 8/10/2023)
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Sierra .429 Diameter Bullets - 180 Grain JHP - 100 Count
$38.00Cost Per Bullet 38¢ per bullet Product Type Bullets Bullet Weight 180 Grain Bullet Caliber 44 Caliber, 44 Mag, 44 Rem. Magnum, 44 Special Quantity 100 Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Manufacturer Sierra Bullets Manufacturer SKU 8600 These 44 Special bullets from Sierra are perfect for cartridges that will be used for hunting or self-defense. The jacketed hollow point ensures consistent expansion with reliable penetration, delivering a fast and humane shot. The 180-grain bullet is extremely versatile, giving tremendous power with a heavy jacket and top-quality core. In this package, you'll get 100 bullets that are ready to meet your reloading bench.
Sierra is based out of California and has been creating excellent bullets and ammunition supplies for over 60 years. By focusing on accuracy and precision, this brand has become a favorite among target shooters and hunters. They create reloading supplies for both handguns and rifles of many different calibers.
Since it was first designed in 1907, the .44 Special has been an outstanding cartridge for law enforcement and self defense. It has the superior power that self defense gun owners expect with the accuracy and consistent performance that target shooters demand. If you go through lots of .44 Special ammunition, you can reload your brass cases with high-quality bullets from Sierra.
