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Bullet	Powder Weight	Powder	Velocity	OAL	Primer	Source
145gr shot cap	8.2 gr	AA #5	1,053 fps	1.510"	CCI 300	Accurate
145gr shot cap	Suggested starting load: 7.4 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases This load uses shot capsules with 145gr of #9 shot. Pressure: 12,200 CUP
180gr JHP	6.0 gr	HP38	960 fps	1.4"	WLP	guest
180gr JHP	Very accurate out of my 6" M29 and 3" M24. Easily shoots 2" groups offhand at 10 yards.
180gr XTP	7.7 gr	VV N320	1,054 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
180gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 6.9 gr
180gr XTP	8.8 gr	VV N330	1,130 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
180gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 7.9 gr
180gr XTP	9.7 gr	VV N340	1,168 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
180gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 8.7 gr
180gr XTP	10.7 gr	VV N350	1,173 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
180gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 9.6 gr
180gr JHC	6.5 gr	Bullseye	910 fps	1.6"	WLP	Alliant
180gr JHC	Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr Pressure: 12,000
180gr JHC	6.4 gr	Red Dot	885 fps	1.6"	WLP	Alliant
180gr JHC	Suggested starting load: 5.8 gr Pressure: 12,100
180gr JHC	6.7 gr	Green Dot	925 fps	1.6"	WLP	Alliant
180gr JHC	Suggested starting load: 6.0 gr Pressure: 12,400
180gr JHC	9.0 gr	Unique	985 fps	1.6"	WLP	Alliant
180gr JHC	Suggested starting load: 8.1 gr Pressure: 12,500
180gr JHC	9.8 gr	Herco	1,000 fps	1.6"	WLP	Alliant
180gr JHC	Suggested starting load: 8.8 gr Pressure: 12,600
180gr JHC	13.5 gr	Blue Dot	1,020 fps	1.6"	WLP	Alliant
180gr JHC	Suggested starting load: 12.2 gr Pressure: 11,900
180gr JHC	16.0 gr	2400	950 fps	1.6"	WLP	Alliant
180gr JHC	Suggested starting load: 14.4 gr Pressure: 11,400
180gr JHP	5.2 gr	Nitro 100	920 fps	1.485"	CCI 300	Accurate
180gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
180gr JHP	5.9 gr	AA #2	911 fps	1.485"	CCI 300	Accurate
180gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 5.3 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
180gr JHP	8.7 gr	AA #5	1,000 fps	1.485"	CCI 300	Accurate
180gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 7.8 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
180gr JHP	10.5 gr	AA #7	1,000 fps	1.485"	CCI 300	Accurate
180gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 9.5 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
180gr JHP	6.5 gr	Nitro 100	Unknown		CCI SP	guest
180gr JHP	Admin Note: Probably over max for standard 44 Special pressures, Accurate does not recommend this powder for the 44 Special Email author: oosyl See all of oosyl's loads
180gr TMJ	6.0 gr	american select	875 fps		Fed LP	guest
180gr TMJ	Email author: barbourshots See all of barbourshots's loads
185gr LRNFP	6.4 gr	Universal	1,031 fps	1.4"	WLP	Hodgdon
185gr LRNFP	Suggested starting load: 5.8 gr Pressure: 13,900 CUP
185gr LRNFP	5.6 gr	HP38	953 fps	1.4"	WLP	Hodgdon
185gr LRNFP	Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 12,500 CUP
185gr LRNFP	5.5 gr	TiteGroup	1,025 fps	1.4"	WLP	Hodgdon
185gr LRNFP	Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 11,600 CUP
185gr LRNFP	4.2 gr	CLAYS	930 fps	1.4"	WLP	Hodgdon
185gr LRNFP	Suggested starting load: 3.8 gr Pressure: 13,200 CUP
190gr LSWC	5.0 gr	Unique	Unknown		Fed LP	guest
190gr LSWC	Accurate target load in my 5-in S&W 629. I can increase powder to 5.5 grains Email author: P220 See all of P220's loads
190gr LWC	3.7 gr	Nitro 100	823 fps	1.265"	CCI 300	Accurate
190gr LWC	Suggested starting load: 3.3 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 12,800 CUP
190gr LWC	4.4 gr	Solo 1000	842 fps	1.265"	CCI 300	Accurate
190gr LWC	Suggested starting load: 4.0 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 12,700 CUP
190gr LWC	4.0 gr	AA #2	836 fps	1.265"	CCI 300	Accurate
190gr LWC	Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 12,800 CUP
190gr LWC	6.7 gr	AA #5	871 fps	1.265"	CCI 300	Accurate
190gr LWC	Suggested starting load: 6.0 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 13,200 CUP
200gr XTP	7.1 gr	VV N320	983 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
200gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 6.4 gr
200gr XTP	8.6 gr	VV N330	1,056 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
200gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 7.7 gr
200gr XTP	9.2 gr	VV N340	1,091 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
200gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 8.3 gr
200gr XTP	10.1 gr	VV N350	1,104 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
200gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 9.1 gr
200gr LRN	4.0 gr	Red Dot	Unknown		CCI SP	guest
200gr LRN	Use the 44 Special case. Can be used in Colt replicas also and any 44 magnum when target plinking. Email author: mcustoms See all of mcustoms's loads
200gr LFP	4.3 gr	Red Dot	650 fps		CCI SP	guest
200gr LFP	Great load for those short 44 specials. Email author: mcustoms See all of mcustoms's loads
200gr LFP	5.1 gr	Vihtavuori	611 fps	5 1/2"	Fed LP	guest
200gr LFP	Email author: grkva_99 See all of grkva_99's loads
200gr LSWC	4.1 gr	Nitro 100	867 fps	1.465"	CCI 300	Accurate
200gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 3.7 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 11,100 CUP
200gr LSWC	4.3 gr	Solo 1000	813 fps	1.465"	CCI 300	Accurate
200gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 3.9 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 9,400 CUP
200gr LSWC	5.2 gr	AA #2	905 fps	1.465"	CCI 300	Accurate
200gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
200gr LSWC	7.4 gr	AA #5	959 fps	1.465"	CCI 300	Accurate
200gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 6.7 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
200gr LSWC	9.5 gr	AA #7	992 fps	1.465"	CCI 300	Accurate
200gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 8.6 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
200gr LSWC	11.5 gr	AA #9	1,020 fps	1.465"	CCI 300	Accurate
200gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 10.4 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
200gr JHP	6.0 gr	IMR 700-X	838 fps		Win LP	guest
200gr JHP	Speer 200 grain Gold Dot HP at just under the max listed at the Speer website. Starline unfired nickle-plated brass. Shot in a Charter Arms Bulldog Pug 2.5" barrel (2006 production), 838 fps SD13. 15 Yard 5-shot gruop offhand 1.1". Recoil quite manageable and plenty more powerful than a .38 snub. Email author: kuduking See all of kuduking's loads
200gr JHP	6.0 gr	700-X	838 fps		Win LP	guest
200gr JHP	Here’s a nice standard pressure defense load based on Speer data, with the 200 grain Gold Dot HP bullet in Starline nickel brass. SD was only 8 and in the Charter Bulldog Pug it was amazingly accurate with a 2" offhand group at 25 yards. Recoil was quite manageable. Email author: kuduking See all of kuduking's loads
208gr LSWC	5.7 gr	unique	705 fps	1.250"	Win LP	guest
208gr LSWC	this is a Lee wadcutter fired from a Taurus 445 2" barrel.
208gr LFP	4.3 gr	Trail Boss	Unknown		Win LP	guest
208gr LFP	This load uses the Lee 429-208-WC seated at the crimping groove with a good crimp. First batch all went into the black.
220gr FPJ	6.4 gr	VV N320	894 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
220gr FPJ	Suggested starting load: 5.8 gr
220gr FPJ	7.4 gr	VV N330	952 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
220gr FPJ	Suggested starting load: 6.7 gr
220gr FPJ	7.6 gr	VV N340	932 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
220gr FPJ	Suggested starting load: 6.8 gr
220gr FPJ	8.8 gr	VV N350	974 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
220gr FPJ	Suggested starting load: 7.9 gr
235gr LSWC-HP	7.0 gr	Unique (Alliant)	929 fps	cgruv"	CCI SP	guest
235gr LSWC-HP	From 6.5 Heritage Mod 24. Printed a .95" five at 25yards group from this revolver with a dot sight installed. The bullet is the keith type lyman swchp cast from chilled shot. Email author: cumpston See all of cumpston's loads
240gr LSWC	7.5 gr	Unique	950 fps	1.5"	WLP	Admin
240gr LSWC	Classic Skeeter Skelton load, no 44 Special database is complete without this one. Email author: johnk See all of johnk's loads
240gr LSWC	4.6 gr	No. 2	620 fps	1.5"	WLP	guest
240gr LSWC	Very light load, similar to current factory loads.
240gr LSWC	5.1 gr	HP38	765 fps	1.5"	WLP	guest
240gr LSWC
240gr LSWC	5.0 gr	Win 231	770 fps	1.55"	Win LP	guest
240gr LSWC	My favorite fun load in this caliber.
240gr LSWC	7.0 gr	Win 231	920 fps		CCI 300	guest
240gr LSWC	Shot thru my 44 mag 7.5 inch Redhawk is extremely accurate at all distances.
240gr JHP	3.8 gr	Nitro 100	583 fps	1.485"	CCI 300	Accurate
240gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 3.4 gr
240gr JHP	4.0 gr	S1000	587 fps	1.485"	CCI 300	Accurate
240gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr
240gr JHP	4.5 gr	No. 2	604 fps	1.485"	CCI 300	Accurate
240gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr
240gr JHP	6.5 gr	No. 5	730 fps	1.485"	CCI 300	Accurate
240gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr
240gr JTC-Sil	5.7 gr	VV N320	751 fps	1.48"		Vihtavuori
240gr JTC-Sil	Suggested starting load: 5.1 gr
240gr JTC-Sil	6.4 gr	VV N330	789 fps	1.48"		Vihtavuori
240gr JTC-Sil	Suggested starting load: 5.8 gr
240gr JTC-Sil	7.3 gr	VV N340	850 fps	1.48"		Vihtavuori
240gr JTC-Sil	Suggested starting load: 6.6 gr
240gr JTC-Sil	8.4 gr	VV N350	910 fps	1.48"		Vihtavuori
240gr JTC-Sil	Suggested starting load: 7.6 gr
240gr LSWC	13.2 gr	H4227	947 fps	1.45"	WLP	Hodgdon
240gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 11.9 gr Pressure: 12,600 CUP
240gr LSWC	8.0 gr	HS6	917 fps	1.45"	WLP	Hodgdon
240gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 7.2 gr Pressure: 13,000 CUP
240gr LSWC	5.6 gr	Universal	873 fps	1.45"	WLP	Hodgdon
240gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 13,300 CUP
240gr LSWC	5.2 gr	HP38	858 fps	1.45"	WLP	Hodgdon
240gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr Pressure: 13,200 CUP
240gr LSWC	4.8 gr	TiteGroup	862 fps	1.45"	WLP	Hodgdon
240gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 4.3 gr Pressure: 13,100 CUP
240gr LSWC	4.0 gr	CLAYS	771 fps	1.45"	WLP	Hodgdon
240gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr Pressure: 13,500 CUP
240gr Lead	4.9 gr	Win 231	800 fps			Winchester
240gr Lead	Suggested starting load: 4.4 gr Pressure: 13,000 CUP
240gr LSWC	6.5 gr	unique	800 fps		std	guest
240gr LSWC	used mostly in colt saa 5 & 4 bbls recoil not abusive...also used in charter arms bulldog 3in...recoil noticeable but not unmanageable..shoots soft in most 44 mags
240gr LSWC	4.7 gr	American Select	800 fps	1.59"	WLP	Alliant
240gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 4.2 gr 5.6" test barrel Pressure: 13,100 CUP
240gr LSWC	7.3 gr	Power Pistol	850 fps	1.480"	Win LP	guest
240gr LSWC	Velocity from 3" barrel. Warm load,but not excessive.
240gr JHP	15.0 gr	296	1,149 fps			Hodgdon
240gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 13.5 gr Hodgdons 26th Ed, 7" test barrel. Pressure: 15,400 CUP
240gr LSWC	4.3 gr	bullseye	Unknown		CCI SP	guest
240gr LSWC
240gr LFP	6.9 gr	Unique	760 fps	1.462"	CCI SP	guest
240gr LFP	A federal standard primer was used, and the bullet was crimped. Accuracy is excellent with this load from a 6" Colt Anaconda, with most holes almost touching. Email author: shadowwodahs See all of shadowwodahs's loads
240gr LFP	4.8 gr	700X	Unknown		CCI SP	guest
240gr LFP	Lead SWC bullets. O.A.L. depends on bullet. Crimp into crimp groove. Very accurate. Stout! 4.3 is also very accurate. 700X beat out several fast powders in .44 Sp. Email author: ac12 See all of ac12's loads
240gr LFP	4.4 gr	Titegroup	Unknown		CCI LP	guest
240gr LFP	Great light-shooting cowboy action/small game load for the 44 Special. With a good well-lubricated lead rnfp bullet, it’ll shoot one-hole groups at 30 yds. out of a Winchester Model 94 and gets decent accuracy with a Ruger Vaquero. Email author: oporter See all of oporter's loads
245gr LRN	3.8 gr	Nitro 100	752 fps	1.6"	CCI 300	Accurate
245gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 3.4 gr
245gr LRN	4.5 gr	S1000	791 fps	1.6"	CCI 300	Accurate
245gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr
245gr LRN	4.7 gr	No. 2	819 fps	1.6"	CCI 300	Accurate
245gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 4.2 gr
245gr LRN	6.8 gr	No. 5	860 fps	1.6"	CCI 300	Accurate
245gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 6.1 gr
246gr LRN	4.5 gr	Bullseye	765 fps	1.59"	WLP	Alliant
246gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 11,700
246gr LRN	4.3 gr	Red Dot	740 fps	1.59"	WLP	Alliant
246gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 3.9 gr Pressure: 11,900
246gr LRN	5.0 gr	Green Dot	785 fps	1.59"	WLP	Alliant
246gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 4.5 gr Pressure: 11,900
246gr LRN	6.0 gr	Unique	800 fps	1.59"	WLP	Alliant
246gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 5.4 gr Pressure: 11,700
246gr LRN	7.7 gr	Herco	805 fps	1.59"	WLP	Alliant
246gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 6.9 gr Pressure: 12,100
246gr LRN	9.2 gr	Blue Dot	845 fps	1.59"	WLP	Alliant
246gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 8.3 gr Pressure: 12,300
246gr LRN	11.3 gr	2400	805 fps	1.59"	WLP	Alliant
246gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 10.2 gr Pressure: 11,500
246gr Lead	5.4 gr	Win 231	795 fps			Winchester
246gr Lead	Suggested starting load: 4.9 gr Pressure: 12,500 CUP
246gr LRN	4.0 gr	Bullseye	671 fps	cgrov"	LP	guest
246gr LRN	Reasonable factory Round Nose duplicate WW Factory from same 6.5" BBL= 719 Remington Factory from same = 669fps Email author: cumpston See all of cumpston's loads
248*gr LRN	6.0 gr	Unique	870 fps	crgrv"	LP	guest
248*gr LRN	From 6.5 Smith Heritage 24 Velocity (70degrees) is with "New Clean Unique" Five rounds with Old dirty Unique = 846 Five rounds with 1967 Hercules Unique+ 810 bullet is Ideal 429251 Email author: cumpston See all of cumpston's loads
250gr L-429421	15.0 gr	2400	1,019 fps	1.56"	WLP	guest
250gr L-429421	Converted M-28 6 1/2" 1950 Target Barrel. This is a very accurate and sensible load for the M-24.
250gr FPJ	5.7 gr	VV N320	764 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
250gr FPJ	Suggested starting load: 5.1 gr
250gr FPJ	6.2 gr	VV N330	775 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
250gr FPJ	Suggested starting load: 5.6 gr
250gr FPJ	6.8 gr	VV N340	805 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
250gr FPJ	Suggested starting load: 6.1 gr
250gr FPJ	7.8 gr	VV N350	873 fps	1.469"		Vihtavuori
250gr FPJ	Suggested starting load: 7.0 gr
250gr LSWC	7.5 gr	Unique	950 fps		WLP	Admin
250gr LSWC	Skeeters classic load with Keiths classic bullet makes a great combo. This load is well above todays typical factory 44 Special ammo but works well in most 5 shot 44 Specials. Consult the gun manuf before shooting this load if you have a new lightwight 44 Special. Email author: johnk See all of johnk's loads
250gr LSWC	16.0 gr	Lil’Gun	1,032 fps	1.59"	WLP	Admin
250gr LSWC	Velocity is from a 6" M29, from a 4" gun this load still does 972 fps. Shot to shot consistency is very good, around 20 fps extreme spread and less than 10 fps standard deviation in both guns. This is a very low pressure round and should be safe in any 44 Special. Email author: johnk See all of johnk's loads
250gr LSWC	5.0 gr	AA #2 imp	610 fps	1.57"	Win LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Lyman(Keith)429421 a nice accurate load fired from my Taurus 445 -2"brl. std. dev. of 6 fps. Email author: bubby440 See all of bubby440's loads
250gr LSWC	7.0 gr	Unique	760 fps	1.57"	Win LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Keith design,fired from Taurus 445(2").sharp recoil,but still manageable Email author: bubby440 See all of bubby440's loads
250gr LSWC	4.2 gr	Nitro 100	772 fps	1.575"	CCI 300	Accurate
250gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 3.8 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
250gr LSWC	4.3 gr	Solo 1000	751 fps	1.575"	CCI 300	Accurate
250gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 3.9 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
250gr LSWC	5.0 gr	AA #2	808 fps	1.575"	CCI 300	Accurate
250gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 4.5 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 13,900 CUP
250gr LSWC	7.0 gr	AA #5	864 fps	1.575"	CCI 300	Accurate
250gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 6.3 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
250gr LSWC	9.0 gr	AA #7	885 fps	1.575"	CCI 300	Accurate
250gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 8.1 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
250gr LSWC	11.5 gr	AA #9	946 fps	1.575"	CCI 300	Accurate
250gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 10.4 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 14,000 CUP
250gr LSWC	12.5 gr	5744	737 fps	1.575"	CCI 300	Accurate
250gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 11.3 gr 7 1/5" test barrel Midway cases Pressure: 12,600 CUP
250gr LSWC	7.0 gr	700-X	980 fps		Win LP	guest
250gr LSWC	A "Skeeter Load" using 700-X in a Ruger Vaquero 5.5" .44 Magnum. Dry Creek Bullet Works 250 SWC Keith in Starline brass. 15 yard offhand 5-shot avg 0.9". Velocity over Shooting Chrony, SD 7. Email author: kuduking See all of kuduking's loads
250gr LSWC	14.3 gr	2400	1,005 fps		Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	I use this load in a 24-3 and get groups under 2".I set my length by sizeing OAL .20 less than the length of the cylender. I use BRP bullets. Email author: pistolier2001 See all of pistolier2001's loads
267gr LBT LFN	6.1 gr	VV N320	874 fps	1.539"		Vihtavuori
267gr LBT LFN	Suggested starting load: 5.5 gr
267gr LBT LFN	7.2 gr	VV N330	937 fps	1.539"		Vihtavuori
267gr LBT LFN	Suggested starting load: 6.5 gr
267gr LBT LFN	7.3 gr	VV N340	926 fps	1.539"		Vihtavuori
267gr LBT LFN	Suggested starting load: 6.6 gr
267gr LBT LFN	8.2 gr	VV N350	942 fps	1.539"		Vihtavuori
267gr LBT LFN	Suggested starting load: 7.4 gr
300gr JSP	11.5 gr	H4227	752 fps		WLP	Hodgdon
300gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 10.4 gr From the Hodgdon Manual #26 Pressure: 18,600 CUP
300gr JSP	11.0 gr	W296	794 fps		WLP	Winchester
300gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 9.9 gr From the Hodgdon Manual #26 Pressure: 17,700 CUP
300gr JSP	9.6 gr	2400	711 fps		WLP	Alliant
300gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 8.6 gr From the Hodgdon Manual #26 Pressure: 18,000 CUP
300gr JSP	7.5 gr	Blue Dot	648 fps		WLP	Alliant
300gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 6.8 gr From the Hodgdon Manual #26 Pressure: 16,800 CUP

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