PMC Bronze .44 Special 180gr JHP Ballistics
Brass Case • JHP • MPN: 44SB
PMC Bronze .44 Special 180gr JHP Ballistics
Brass Case • JHP • MPN: 44SB
Trajectory @ 25yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 980 fps | 383 ft-lb | — |
| 5 yds | 972 fps | 378 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 10 yds | 965 fps | 372 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 15 yds | 958 fps | 367 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 20 yds | 951 fps | 362 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 25 yds ⊕ | 945 fps | 357 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 30 yds | 939 fps | 352 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 35 yds | 932 fps | 347 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 40 yds | 926 fps | 343 ft-lb | -0.9" |
| 45 yds | 920 fps | 339 ft-lb | -1.3" |
| 50 yds | 915 fps | 334 ft-lb | -1.9" |
| 55 yds | 909 fps | 330 ft-lb | -2.6" |
| 60 yds | 903 fps | 326 ft-lb | -3.4" |
| 65 yds | 898 fps | 322 ft-lb | -4.3" |
| 70 yds | 892 fps | 318 ft-lb | -5.3" |
| 75 yds | 887 fps | 314 ft-lb | -6.5" |
| 80 yds | 882 fps | 311 ft-lb | -7.7" |
| 85 yds | 877 fps | 307 ft-lb | -9.0" |
| 90 yds | 872 fps | 304 ft-lb | -10.5" |
| 95 yds | 867 fps | 300 ft-lb | -12.1" |
| 100 yds | 862 fps | 297 ft-lb | -13.7" |
Product Overview
PMC Bronze .44 Special 180gr JHP fills a defensive role for shooters who carry large-bore revolvers like the Charter Arms Bulldog or S&W 696. The 180-grain jacketed hollow point generates 980 fps and 384 ft-lbs of muzzle energy from a standard-pressure load. That combination delivers reliable expansion without the punishing recoil of .44 Magnum, which matters when shooting compact-frame revolvers where follow-up shots demand control.
This load works well for home defense in a bedside revolver. The .44 Special round operates at lower pressure than its Magnum parent, producing less muzzle flash and concussion indoors. PMC uses reloadable brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers, so shooters who handload can recoup case costs over time. The lighter 180-grain bullet at moderate velocity strikes a balance between penetration depth and expansion diameter in soft tissue.
Budget-conscious shooters will find this PMC load practical for periodic defensive drills at the range. Many premium .44 Special defensive loads cost significantly more per round, making regular practice expensive. PMC Bronze pricing lets you train with the same bullet weight and velocity profile you carry, building familiarity with the recoil impulse and point of aim specific to your defensive revolver.
- Budget-friendly pricing makes regular defensive practice affordable compared to premium .44 Special JHP loads
- Lighter 180-grain bullet produces less felt recoil in compact revolvers like the Charter Arms Bulldog
- Reloadable brass cases with Boxer primers give handloaders long-term cost savings
- Standard-pressure load safe for all .44 Special and .44 Magnum revolvers including older models
- Lower velocity at 980 fps may limit expansion reliability compared to hotter defensive loads
- PMC hollow point design lacks the engineering refinement of bonded or controlled-expansion bullets
- Muzzle energy of 384 ft-lbs sits at the lower end for serious defensive applications in this caliber
- Limited availability compared to more common 9mm or .45 ACP defensive ammunition
All PMC Bronze .44 Special 180gr JHP Prices
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