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This Buffalo Bore heavy load sits at the higher end of what standard .44 Special revolvers and rifles can handle, and it shows. At 255 grains, you're working with a projectile that carries real weight downrange. The hard cast construction means deep, reliable penetration rather than rapid expansion, which makes sense if you're thinking about medium game or longer field shots where you can't count on ideal angles.
The Keith-style semi-wadcutter profile does two things most people appreciate: it creates a larger permanent wound channel than a round nose would, and it punches a clean hole through paper for easy scoring at the range. The hard cast bullet is tuned to mushroom right around 750 fps impact speed while staying hard enough not to lead your barrel under normal use. Buffalo Bore builds reputation on field testing in actual firearms, not just lab barrels, so these loads have real-world validation.
You're looking at 1000 fps out of the muzzle with 566 foot-pounds of energy. That puts it in the sweet spot for hunting applications up to intermediate ranges. It's not a magnum round, but this is where the .44 Special keeps its appeal. Recoil stays manageable from shorter barrels while still delivering the goods. The 20-round brass-cased format means you can reload these if you're into handloading, and the boxer priming works with standard equipment.
These run safely in any standard .44 Special revolver or rifle, and they're also safe for .44 Magnum chambered firearms. The one exception is Charter Arms Bull Dog models, which Buffalo Bore specifically excludes from their recommendation. If you're used to lighter .44 Special factory loads from major manufacturers, you'll notice the difference in how this load behaves. It's built for people who actually want the .44 Special to deliver the performance it's capable of.
Yes, these rounds are specifically approved for use in .44 Magnum chambered firearms. The one firearm type to avoid is the Charter Arms Bull Dog, which Buffalo Bore excludes from their recommendations. Always verify your specific revolver's manual before using any ammunition.
Hard cast bullets are formulated to penetrate deeply without rapid expansion or deforming in the barrel, making them ideal for hunting where you need reliable through-and-through performance. Softer bullets tend to expand more, creating wider wound channels but less penetration. This load is built for straight-line stopping power.
Yes, the brass cases are reloadable. They use standard large pistol primers and work with conventional reloading equipment. Many handloaders favor Buffalo Bore brass for its quality and consistency across multiple firings.
This is a significantly hotter load. Factory ammunition from major makers typically runs around 700 to 750 fps with lighter bullets, while the Buffalo Bore 14B20 delivers 1000 fps with a 255 grain projectile. This represents what the .44 Special is truly capable of, but it's not a drop-in replacement for standard ammunition in all firearms.
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 S&W Special |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.30 |
| Grains | 255 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 14B20 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 651815004440 |
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