The Underwood .40 S&W 200gr Flat Nose Hard Cast (Underwood Ammo part no. 740) is a box of 20 rounds of heavy-bullet handgun ammunition from Underwood Ammo. The lead bullet carries Underwood’s Black Cherry polymer coating and is rated at 1000 fps and 444 ft-lbs at the muzzle, a subsonic velocity. It is loaded in nickel-plated brass. Underwood lists it for medium, large and dangerous game, giving .40 S&W shooters a heavy hard cast option.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .40 S&W, the single designation Underwood lists for this load.
• Bullet weight is 200 grains, the weight Underwood lists for this load.
• The bullet is the Flat Nose Hard Cast, a black cherry coated hard cast lead bullet.
• The coating is Black Cherry polymer, which Underwood says guards against gas cutting and lead fouling.
• The bullet is lead, a hard cast alloy chosen for penetration and durability.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1000 fps, the figure Underwood publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is rated at 444 ft-lbs, the figure Underwood publishes alongside the velocity.
• The case is nickel-plated brass, as listed on the maker’s product page.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, the pack size Underwood publishes for this item.
• Underwood lists the use as medium, large and dangerous game.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Black Cherry coating on this bullet? Underwood describes it as a polymer-based coating that protects against gas cutting, resists wear and abrasion, and prevents lead-to-bore contact, virtually eliminating lead fouling.

Is this .40 S&W load subsonic? Yes. Underwood classes it as subsonic at 1000 fps.

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