The Underwood .44 Special 255gr Keith-type semi-wadcutter (Underwood part no. 737) is a hard cast lead load with a polymer-based Black Cherry coating that protects against gas cutting and virtually eliminates lead fouling. Underwood Ammo ships it in nickel-plated brass cases and rates it at 1000 feet per second, a subsonic velocity. The flat nose bullet is non-expanding and built for deep, straight-line penetration. It comes in a box of 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .44 Special, loaded in a nickel-plated brass case.
• Bullet weight is 255 grains, a heavy bullet for the .44 Special.
• The bullet is a Keith-type semi-wadcutter, hard cast, a non-expanding profile designed for penetration.
• The Black Cherry coating is polymer-based and heat stable, which cuts gas cutting and lead fouling.
• Bullet diameter is 0.429 inch, the bore size for this chambering.
• Muzzle velocity is 1000 fps, which Underwood classes as subsonic.
• Muzzle energy is 566 foot-pounds, the number Underwood lists.
• Cases are nickel-plated brass, which resists tarnish and aids feeding.
• The powder is flash suppressed, so low-light vision is not compromised.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a measured count for a big-bore range session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which firearms can fire this ammunition? Underwood says it is safe to fire in any firearm chambered in .44 Special or .44 Remington Magnum except the Charter Arms Bull Dog. Do not fire this ammunition in a Charter Arms Bull Dog.

What does the Black Cherry coating do? It is a polymer-based coating that protects against gas cutting, resists wear and virtually eliminates lead fouling.

Is this load suppressor safe? Underwood states that this ammunition is safe to use in a suppressor.

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