44 S&W Special – 240 gr FMJ – Magtech (44F) – 500 Rounds

The 44 Special is a pleasant, accurate revolver cartridge, and it is also the easiest way to practice with a 44 Magnum without punishing recoil. This listing is Magtech Range and Training 44 S&W Special 240 grain full metal jacket ammo, MPN 44F, sold as 500 rounds for revolver owners who shoot often and want an affordable jacketed practice load in this caliber.

Magtech rates this load at 722 fps with 278 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. That modest velocity makes a big bore revolver comfortable to shoot for an entire range session, which helps with trigger control and grip consistency. The jacketed 240 grain bullet leaves less lead in the bore than plain cast bullets. As a non-expanding practice bullet, it is intended for paper, steel, and general plinking, not for hunting or defensive use.

This ammunition fits revolvers chambered in 44 Special and 44 Magnum, such as the Smith and Wesson Model 29, 629, and 69, Ruger Super Blackhawk, Redhawk, and GP100 in 44 Special, Charter Arms Bulldog, and Taurus Raging Hunter. A common question is whether 44 Special can be fired in a 44 Magnum revolver. Yes. The cases are the same diameter and the Special is shorter, so it is safe, but clean the cylinder before switching back to magnum loads. Another common question is whether this load works in 44 Magnum lever rifles. Many will fire it, but feeding the shorter cartridge from a tube magazine is not always reliable, so test before relying on it.

Magtech 44F is new production ammunition, not reloads, produced by Magtech, part of the CBC group. It uses boxer-primed brass cases that can be reloaded, and the load is non-corrosive. This listing includes 10 boxes of 50 rounds for 500 total from one lot. That amount covers a season of regular revolver practice and gives handloaders a solid start on 44 Special brass.