44-40 WCF – 200 gr LFN Cowboy – Magtech (4440C) – 1000 Rounds

A thousand rounds of 44-40 is what a regular SASS competitor shoots across a season of monthly matches and practice. This listing is Magtech Cowboy Action 44-40 WCF 200 grain lead flat nose ammo, MPN 4440C, sold as a 1,000 round case for cowboy action shooters running a matched pair of revolvers and a lever gun.

Magtech rates this load at 725 fps with 232 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The 200 grain bullet is the traditional 44-40 weight, lighter than Magtech’s 225 grain option and a little softer in recoil, which helps with fast transitions between targets. The flat nose is safe for tubular magazines in 1873 and 1866 style rifles. Lead bullets at these speeds are meant for target shooting and competition, not hunting or self defense.

This ammunition fits firearms chambered in 44-40 Winchester, also called 44 WCF, including Uberti and Cimarron 1873 and 1866 rifles and carbines, Uberti 1873 Cattleman and Colt Single Action Army revolvers in 44-40, and Rossi and Marlin lever actions offered in the cartridge. A common question is whether one load can serve both revolver and rifle. Yes. That is the original appeal of the 44-40, and this load is designed to function in both. Another common question is whether 200 or 225 grain is better for cowboy action. The 200 grain recoils a bit less, while the 225 grain hits steel a bit harder.

Magtech 4440C is new production ammunition, not reloads. Magtech is part of the CBC group of companies. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This case ships as 20 boxes of 50 rounds for a total of 1,000 rounds from one lot, enough for a full season and the brass to reload afterward. Buying one lot keeps every gun in your match lineup shooting to the same point of aim through the season.