Load Data for .44 Smith & Wesson Special


 
Bullet: 200 gr XPB  (Barnes)
Diameter: 
 
Powder: No. 5 (Accurate)
Starting Powder: 7.7 gr
Max Powder: 8.5 gr
 
Primer: WIN WLP
 
Case: WIN
Trim Length: 1.150"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 1.610"
 
Starting Velocity: 854
Starting Pressure:  
Max Velocity: 949
Max Pressure:  
 
*Roll crimp the case mouth into the cannelure. *The Barnes #42921 200-grain XPB bullet (not the 200-grain #42920) is intended for use in the .44 S&W Special cartridge. The cannelure position and design of the X-cavity on the #42921 bullet are tuned specifically for the .44 S&W Special, while the #42920 bullet is intended for use in the .44 Remington Magnum cartridge.
Barrel: 5.64" with 1:20" twist.
 
Source: https://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/44Special.pdf
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 04/27/2024:
https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/44-smith-wesson-special/