Bulk 44 S&W Special Ammo
Shop in-stock .44 Special ammunition in bulk with next-business-day shipping. FMJ range ammo, JHP defensive loads, and cowboy action lead loads from PMC, Magtech, Blazer, and Black Hills in 500-round cases. Read more about .44 Special ammo.
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44 S&W Special – 210 gr LFN – Black Hills Cowboy (DCB44SPLN1) – 500 Rounds
$587.00$1.17 per round Add to cart
Overview of .44 Special Ammo
.44 S&W Special is a classic big-bore revolver cartridge known for heavy bullets, moderate recoil, and excellent accuracy. It fires a .429-inch bullet, usually 180 to 246 grains, at around 750 to 1,000 fps. That makes it a comfortable, hard-hitting choice for home defense, concealed carry in revolvers like the Charter Arms Bulldog, and cowboy action shooting.
Every .44 Magnum revolver and lever gun also fires .44 Special, which makes it the softer, cheaper practice round for magnum owners. For full-power loads, see our .44 Magnum ammo.
.44 Special Brands We Carry
- PMC .44 Special Ammo: 180gr JHP for home defense and carry.
- Magtech .44 Special Ammo: 240gr FMJ for range practice.
- Blazer .44 Special Ammo: 200gr JHP in an economical aluminum case.
- Black Hills .44 Special Ammo: Cowboy 210gr lead flat nose for cowboy action shooting.
Best .44 Special Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Range / Practice | Magtech 240gr FMJ | Black Hills Cowboy 210gr LFN |
| Home Defense / Carry | PMC 180gr JHP | Blazer 200gr JHP |
| Cowboy Action Shooting | Black Hills Cowboy 210gr LFN | Magtech 240gr FMJ |
| Budget Defensive Ammo | Blazer 200gr JHP | PMC 180gr JHP |
Why Buy .44 Special Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Bulk pricing on a specialty caliber. 500-round cases cost far less per round than the 20 and 50-round boxes found in stores.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shoot .44 Special in a .44 Magnum?
Yes. Every firearm chambered in .44 Magnum safely fires .44 Special, since .44 Magnum is a lengthened, higher-pressure version of the same cartridge. It does not work the other way: never fire .44 Magnum in a gun chambered only for .44 Special.
Is .44 Special good for self-defense?
Yes. .44 Special fires heavy, large-diameter bullets with manageable recoil, and modern hollow points like the PMC 180gr JHP and Blazer 200gr JHP are designed to expand at its velocities. It is a popular choice for home defense and revolver carry.
What is the difference between .44 Special and .44-40?
.44-40 Winchester is a different cartridge with a bottlenecked case and a .427-inch bullet, designed in 1873 for lever-action rifles and single-action revolvers. .44 Special uses a straight-walled case and a .429-inch bullet. They are not interchangeable.
More About .44 Special Ammo
Smith & Wesson introduced .44 Special in 1907 with its New Century revolver, better known as the Triple Lock. The cartridge was a lengthened version of the .44 Russian, and it quickly earned a reputation for accuracy and stopping power.
In the 1920s and 1930s, handloaders led by Elmer Keith pushed .44 Special far beyond its factory velocities. Their work led directly to the .44 Magnum in 1955, which uses a slightly longer version of the .44 Special case.
Today .44 Special is enjoying a revival in compact revolvers from Charter Arms, Ruger, and Smith & Wesson, where it offers big-bore performance without magnum recoil.