Description

Hornady Frontier .44-40 WCF 205gr Lead Flat Nose — 520 Rounds

The Hornady Frontier 44-40 is the dedicated Cowboy Action Shooting load in the .44-40 WCF category.

A 205-grain lubricated Lead Flat Nose at 725 fps, loaded to SASS velocity standards for reliable function in lever-action rifles and single-action revolvers at competition speeds.

At $0.96 per round for 520 rounds, this is the high-volume CAS tier — 47% less per round than the Winchester Super-X JSP, with a bullet style and velocity optimised for SASS competition.

SASS Standards — What This Load Is Designed For

SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) specifies minimum power factors for ammunition used in competition.

The Hornady Frontier 44-40 is loaded to these SASS standards — subsonic at 725 fps, with reduced recoil for faster target transitions and comfortable high-volume shooting through a match.

The lubricated Lead Flat Nose bullet is the CAS community’s preferred bullet style. Flat-nose bullets cut clean, scorer-readable holes in paper targets; the lubricant reduces lead fouling in barrels during a high-volume match stage.

Lead Flat Nose vs JSP — The CAS Distinction

For hunting or defensive use, a Jacketed Soft Point provides controlled expansion.

For CAS competition, expansion is irrelevant — what matters is reliable feeding in tubular lever-action magazines, consistent paper-cutting for scoring, and minimal bore fouling over 100+ rounds per stage.

The Hornady Frontier 44-40 LFN satisfies all three requirements: the flat nose feeds reliably in tube magazines, cuts clean holes, and the lubricant keeps the barrel cleaner than unjacketed lead.

Velocity Notes — 7.5-Inch Test Barrel

The published velocity of 725 fps is measured from a 7.5-inch test barrel — revolver-length.

From a standard lever-action rifle barrel, the Hornady Frontier 44-40 will produce meaningfully higher velocity. The 725 fps figure confirms SASS power factor compliance at the shortest practical barrel length.

520 Rounds for High-Volume Competition

The Hornady Frontier 44-40 520-round package is sized for the match shooter’s buying pattern — a CAS weekend match may consume 80–120 rounds across rifle, pistol, and shotgun stages; 520 rounds covers multiple match weekends.

Specifications

• Caliber: .44-40 WCF
• Bullet: 205 grain, Lead Flat Nose (LFN), lubricated
• Muzzle velocity: 725 fps (7.5″ test barrel)
• Muzzle energy: 239 ft-lbs
• G1 BC: 0.123
• Sectional density: 0.161
• Application: Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS/SASS), lever-action competition
• Lead free: No
• Cartridge case: Brass, reloadable
• Primer: Boxer, non-corrosive
• Velocity rating: Subsonic
• Country of origin: USA
• Quantity: 520 rounds (26 × 20-round boxes)

Browse the .44-40 WCF ammunition category. Specifications are published by SAAMI and by Hornady directly. Safe storage guidance is available from the NSSF.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Hornady Frontier .44-40 WCF. 205-grain lubricated Lead Flat Nose (LFN), 725 fps (7.5″ test barrel), 239 ft-lbs. Loaded to SASS standards for Cowboy Action Shooting. Flat-nose for clean paper holes and reliable tubular magazine feeding; lubricant reduces bore fouling in high-volume stages. Made in USA. 520 rounds (26 × 20-round boxes) at $0.96/round.

⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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💬 Before You Go — Shooting SASS or CAS With .44-40?

Running Hornady Frontier LFN at a CAS match or club shoot? Leave a review with your rifle and revolver models, stage count, and how the load feeds and groups. Cowboy Action Shooting ammo reviews from actual competitors — specific to match stage use — are the most useful content in this category. And if you came looking for a .44-40 WCF load we don’t carry, tell us. 🎯

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Please purchase and use ammunition responsibly and in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Ammunition cannot be shipped to all jurisdictions — verify legal shipment to your address before ordering. Buyers must be of legal age in their jurisdiction. Not for sale to prohibited persons. Verify SASS/CAS match rules and minimum power factor requirements for your category before purchasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “loaded to SASS standards” mean? SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) sets minimum power factor requirements for ammunition used in Cowboy Action Shooting competition. Power factor = bullet weight (grains) × velocity (fps) ÷ 1,000. SASS requires a minimum power factor of 60 for rifle and pistol categories. This Hornady Frontier load (205gr × 725 fps ÷ 1,000 = 148.6) significantly exceeds the minimum, confirming SASS compliance even from a revolver-length barrel.

Why Lead Flat Nose instead of JSP for CAS shooting? Three reasons specific to CAS: LFN bullets cut clean, round holes in paper targets that are easy to score; they feed more reliably through the tubular magazines of lever-action rifles (the flat nose prevents the bullet tip from engaging the primer of the cartridge ahead in the tube); and lead is softer on steel target surfaces than jacketed bullets. For competition at CAS steel plate ranges, unjacketed lead is often preferred or required.

Why is the velocity measured from a 7.5-inch barrel? Industry standard test protocol includes revolver-length test barrels (typically 7.5″ for .44 caliber cartridges). A 20″ lever-action rifle barrel will produce meaningfully higher velocity — approximately 200–300 fps more than the 7.5″ figure. The published 725 fps confirms SASS compliance at minimum barrel length.

How does this compare to the Winchester Super-X 200gr JSP in this category? The Hornady Frontier LFN is the CAS competition load; the Winchester Super-X JSP is the hunting and defensive load. Frontier: 205gr LFN, 725 fps (7.5″ barrel), 239 ft-lbs, subsonic, $0.96/round. Winchester Super-X: 200gr JSP, 1,190 fps (rifle barrel), 629 ft-lbs, supersonic, $1.83/round. Different bullets, different velocities, different applications.

Is this suitable for hunting? No — at 725 fps and 239 ft-lbs from a revolver barrel, this is a competition load, not a hunting load. For lever-action deer hunting with .44-40 WCF, the Winchester Super-X 200gr JSP at 629 ft-lbs from a rifle barrel is the appropriate alternative.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes — Boxer primer, brass case.

How many rounds is 520? 26 × 20-round boxes.

What’s the per-round cost? $500 / 520 = $0.962 per round.