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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  1. Sierra .429 Diameter Bullets - 180 Grain JHP - 100 Count

    $38.00

    In stock

    Cost Per Bullet 38¢ per bullet
    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.

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