Description
Remington Performance WheelGun ammunition puts you back in touch with what makes big-bore revolver shooting satisfying. Built with a 246-grain lead round-nose bullet at a modest 755 fps, this load delivers the soft-shooting characteristics that made the .44 Special famous without the heavy recoil of magnum rounds.
What Makes Performance WheelGun .44 Special Different
This isn't novelty ammunition. The .44 Special was developed in 1907 as a target and practice cartridge, and that heritage shows in how Remington loads it. The 246-grain load is the classic factory specification that established the cartridge's reputation for accuracy. With Remington Kleanbore primers that resist rust and corrosion, you get ammunition designed for clean, dependable performance downrange and at home afterward.
Target and Competition Focused
The modest velocity works in your favor here. You get predictable, controllable recoil that lets you focus on fundamentals rather than managing the gun. This matters whether you're working on your revolver marksmanship, running cowboy action shooting events, or doing precision work at the bench. The lead round-nose bullet prints clean holes through paper and traditional targets. With 50 rounds per box, you've got a solid practice and training load.
Compatible With Classic and Modern .44 Revolvers
You can safely shoot this ammunition in any revolver chambered for .44 Special, plus all .44 Magnum revolvers. If you've got a lever rifle in .44 Special, these rounds will cycle through it reliably as well. The brass cases and consistent pressures mean reliable feeding and extraction across different platforms.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .44 S&W Special
- Bullet Weight: 246 grains
- Bullet Type: Lead Round Nose (LRN)
- Muzzle Velocity: 755 feet per second
- Muzzle Energy: 311 foot-pounds
- Case Type: Brass
- Primer Type: Remington Kleanbore
- Rounds per Box: 50
- Manufacturer: Remington
- Model Number: RPW44SW
- Manufacturer Part Number: 22333
- UPC: 047700478609
What’s Included
- 50 rounds of .44 S&W Special ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shoot .44 Special ammunition in my .44 Magnum revolver?
Yes, you can safely use .44 Special rounds in any .44 Magnum revolver. The Special uses the same .429-inch diameter bullets and will feed and fire reliably. Many shooters do this for practice, training, and lower-recoil shooting while still using the larger magnum revolver platform. Just make sure your revolver is actually chambered for .44 Magnum before doing this.
What makes the 246-grain load special for the .44 S&W Special cartridge?
The 246-grain load at 755 fps is the original factory specification that defined the .44 Special cartridge when it was introduced in 1907. This classic loading established the cartridge's reputation for accuracy and clean performance. It's mild enough to shoot comfortably all day, accurate enough for competitive work, and reliable enough to depend on.
Is this ammunition good for hunting?
This load works for small to medium game at close to moderate distances, but the .44 Magnum is generally a better choice for hunting applications due to higher velocity and flatter trajectory. The Performance WheelGun .44 Special really shines for target shooting, practice, and competition work where the soft recoil and proven accuracy are major advantages.
What does Remington Kleanbore priming mean?
Kleanbore primers are Remington's corrosion-resistant primers that won't rust or corrode your gun barrel over time. This matters if you shoot these rounds and then store them or the firearm for a while. The cleaner burning characteristics also mean less fouling buildup in your revolver, making cleanup easier and keeping your gun running smoothly longer.




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