44 Special loads contained the 250-grain cast bullet pushed 1,100 fps using DuPont No. 5 built by Bowen Classic Arms.Keith’s early.
The revolver pictured above is a reproduction Keith No. 44-caliber bullet 429421 that weighed 250 grains in solid form and 235 grains in hollowpoint form.ĭuring the 1920s Elmer Keith developed the Ideal/Lyman 429421 bullet to improve the. During 19, he designed the now-famous Lyman/Ideal. 44 Special, along with outstanding new guns, several smaller ammunition companies are now offering loads with bullet weights that range from 135 to 255 grains at a variety of velocities.Īs smokeless powders progressed and improved, by the early 1920s handloaders began developing loads that enhanced the performance of the. Eventually Federal Cartridge offered a 200-grain lead SWC-HP at 900 fps (recently reduced to 870 fps), while Winchester followed suit with a 200-grain Silvertip HP and Remington with a 200-grain LSWC at the same velocity. For many decades this was the standard load from Winchester and Remington and is still available. Smokeless-powder ammunition soon appeared, and velocities were eventually standardized at 755 fps with the same bullet. Early ammunition contained 26 grains of black powder that pushed the 246-grain, lead roundnose bullet 780 fps. 97 inch to 1.16 inches and originally loaded with black powder, receiving 3 grains more than the Russian cartridge for a boost in velocity. 44 Russian case that earned a superb accuracy reputation in domestic and international target competition. 44 Remington Magnum (right) is based on a lengthened. 44 Special (center) was based on a lengthened. It ties with two others as my favorite sixgun cartridge.
It often produces tight groups and, when developing top-notch handloads, is one of the least finicky cartridges. 44 Special, all with handloaded ammunition. During the past 40+ years, I have shot dozens of big game from pronghorn to black bear and elk with the. 44 Special for being somewhat underpowered, it can be amazingly accurate, has been chambered in many top-notch guns and when handloaded offers power and unusual versatility that make it capable of hunting big game, defense or target work. In spite of the frequent criticism of the. Due to this sixgun’s unique third cylinder lock, which secured the yoke and barrel together when closed, it is often referred to as the “Triple Lock.” By 1909 Colt began offering the cartridge in its Single Action Army and later the New Service and Shooting Master. 44 Smith & Wesson Special was developed in 1907 for the New Century revolver that began shipping in early 1908 – the company’s first N-frame. 5 by Clements Custom Guns, (5) factory-engraved USFA PreWar SAA, (6) custom Colt Flattop Target pattern, (7) original Keith Long Range Colt and (8) a USFA factory engraved SAA.The. 5 by Bowen Classic Arms, (3) custom USFA with Smith & Wesson adjustable sights, (4) Ruger Blackhawk Flattop No.
44 Special single-action sixguns include (1) a custom Colt New Frontier SAA, (2) Keith No.
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