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This new “Heavy” .44 Special load is designed for use in all .44 SPL handguns and rifles, except the Charter Arms Bulldog. It is also safe for use in all .44 Magnum chambered firearms.
This Barnes X-type bullet is engineered to expand upon impact with flesh and bone, and it penetrates more deeply than most expanding lead-core bullets of the same weight. Expect approximately 16 to 18 inches of penetration in living tissue.
We’ve incorporated flash-retardant powder to prevent the shooter from being blinded by their own muzzle flash in low-light conditions. Since nearly 95% of civilian shootings in the U.S. occur in low light—when criminal activity is most prevalent—low-flash powders provide a significant tactical advantage.
As always, Buffalo Bore uses real, over-the-counter firearms to determine published velocities. We reject the industry-wide practice of using extra-long laboratory barrels that produce exaggerated velocities. With Buffalo Bore, you get real-world performance data that reflects what your ammunition will actually do.
Velocity data from stock firearms:
- 1,091 fps – Ruger Super Blackhawk, 5.5-inch barrel
- 1,070 fps – S&W MT Gun, 4-inch barrel
- 1,036 fps – S&W Model 396, 3-inch barrel
- 1,017 fps – S&W Model 296, 2-inch barrel
