Underwood .44 Special 245gr FMJ FN Ballistics
Nickel-Plated Brass Case • FMJ FN • MPN: 323
Underwood .44 Special 245gr FMJ FN Ballistics
Nickel-Plated Brass Case • FMJ FN • MPN: 323
Trajectory @ 25yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 950 fps | 491 ft-lb | — |
| 5 yds | 945 fps | 486 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 10 yds | 940 fps | 481 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 15 yds | 936 fps | 477 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 20 yds | 932 fps | 472 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 25 yds ⊕ | 927 fps | 468 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 30 yds | 923 fps | 464 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 35 yds | 919 fps | 460 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 40 yds | 915 fps | 455 ft-lb | -0.9" |
| 45 yds | 911 fps | 451 ft-lb | -1.4" |
| 50 yds | 907 fps | 448 ft-lb | -2.0" |
| 55 yds | 903 fps | 444 ft-lb | -2.7" |
| 60 yds | 899 fps | 440 ft-lb | -3.6" |
| 65 yds | 895 fps | 436 ft-lb | -4.5" |
| 70 yds | 892 fps | 432 ft-lb | -5.5" |
| 75 yds | 888 fps | 429 ft-lb | -6.7" |
| 80 yds | 884 fps | 425 ft-lb | -7.9" |
| 85 yds | 880 fps | 422 ft-lb | -9.3" |
| 90 yds | 877 fps | 418 ft-lb | -10.8" |
| 95 yds | 873 fps | 415 ft-lb | -12.4" |
| 100 yds | 870 fps | 412 ft-lb | -14.1" |
Product Overview
Underwood .44 Special 245gr FMJ FN serves as a heavyweight range and training load that builds shooting fundamentals with a full-power recoil impulse. The 245-grain flat-nose bullet at 950 fps generates 491 ft-lbs of muzzle energy — significantly more than standard .44 Special target loads. That extra momentum helps shooters develop recoil management skills that transfer directly to .44 Magnum shooting without the wrist punishment of full Magnum pressures.
The flat-nose profile makes this ammunition effective for steel plate competition and cowboy action shooting where round-nose bullets sometimes fail to knock down targets cleanly. The flat meplat transfers energy more efficiently to reactive targets, and the heavy bullet carries momentum downrange better than lighter 180-grain options. Underwood loads this round with nickel-plated brass cases that resist tarnish and feed smoothly in revolvers with tight cylinder throats.
Woods walkers who want a non-expanding option for large animal deterrence will find this load appealing. The FMJ flat-nose design penetrates deeply in a straight line without the unpredictable deflection that hollow points sometimes exhibit on heavy bone. At nearly 500 ft-lbs from a standard-pressure .44 Special cartridge, this Underwood load bridges the gap between typical target ammunition and full-house .44 Magnum for shooters who prefer their GP100 or Redhawk loaded with something substantial.
- 491 ft-lbs of muzzle energy is exceptional for .44 Special and approaches light .44 Magnum territory
- Heavy 245-grain flat-nose bullet provides deep straight-line penetration for woods carry applications
- Nickel-plated brass resists corrosion and feeds smoothly through revolver cylinders
- Flat meplat design transfers energy efficiently to steel plates and reactive targets
- Standard-pressure load safe for all .44 Special and .44 Magnum revolvers
- FMJ construction offers no expansion, limiting effectiveness as a primary defensive round
- Heavy recoil impulse from the 245-grain bullet may fatigue shooters during extended range sessions
- Premium Underwood pricing makes high-volume target practice expensive compared to lighter loads
- Limited retailer availability outside of online specialty ammunition dealers
All Underwood .44 Special 245gr FMJ FN Prices
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