Centerfire revolver cartridges using .429-.430-inch (44 caliber) bullets. This catalog covers 44 Special and 44 Magnum – a classic pairing where any 44 Magnum revolver also chambers 44 Special, giving handloaders two distinct performance levels from a single platform.
Cartridges in this catalog:
44 Special
44 Special is a mid-power big-bore revolver cartridge with a long and respected history. It pushes heavy .429-inch bullets at moderate velocity, giving excellent accuracy and manageable recoil in full-size revolvers. It is a favorite among handloaders who want a soft-shooting, accurate load in a 44 Magnum frame – particularly useful for extended range sessions and small to medium game hunting.
44 Magnum
44 Magnum is the benchmark big-bore hunting revolver cartridge. It drives heavy .429-inch bullets fast enough for elk, bear, and moose at handgun ranges, and has a strong following among handloaders who want maximum revolver performance for field defense and hunting. Any 44 Magnum revolver also chambers 44 Special, making it a natural pairing for lighter practice and plinking loads in the same gun.