Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For single-action revolver and lever-action rifle shooters, the Winchester USA Cowboy 44 Special with 240-grain flat nose bullets delivers mild recoil, consistent ignition, and the flat trajectory you need for steel plates and reactive targets. 44 Special cowboy ammo is purpose-built for sport — loaded to lower pressures than full-power 44 Magnum, it cycles smoothly through vintage and replica firearms while keeping shooters on target round after round. This load runs 750 feet per second at the muzzle with 300 foot-pounds of energy, balancing speed and momentum for clean hits inside 50 yards.
Built for the Box
Winchester assembles this cartridge around a 240-grain lead flat nose projectile — the profile generates wide, clean wound channels on paper and steel, and the flat meplat ensures reliable feeding in tubular magazines. Brass cases are Boxer-primed, non-corrosive, and fully reloadable. Each component meets Winchester’s QC thresholds: primer pockets are uniform, flash holes are deburred, and case mouths are chamfered for consistent neck tension. Manufactured in the United States, every round carries the same lot consistency you expect from Winchester’s commercial rifle and pistol lines.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 44 Special |
| Bullet weight | 240 Grains |
| Bullet type | Flat Nose |
| Muzzle velocity | 750 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle energy | 300 Foot Pounds |
| Rounds/box | 50 Round |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Intended use | Range & Target |
| Manufacturer | Winchester |
This load sits squarely in the traditional cowboy action sweet spot — velocity mild enough for fast follow-up shots, energy sufficient for reactive steel out to 50 yards. You’ll find it at home in Ruger Vaqueros, Colt SAAs, and reproductions from Uberti and Cimarron. Lever guns chambered in 44 Special or 44 Magnum cycle the round without issue. For more ammunition options in this caliber, browse our full 44 Special ammo catalog.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Observe the four universal rules of firearms safety at all times — treat every firearm as loaded, never point at anything you are not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and be certain of your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify current state and local laws governing ammunition purchase, possession, and use in your jurisdiction before ordering.
- This product contains lead, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm (Proposition 65). Use adequate ventilation, wash hands after handling, and dispose of fired cases responsibly.
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