Description

Winchester Super-X .44-40 WCF 200gr Power-Point JSP — 300 Rounds

The Winchester Super-X 44-40 is the premium lever-action and cowboy action load in the .44-40 WCF category.

A 200-grain Power-Point JSP at 1,190 fps and 629 ft-lbs, manufactured in the USA by the company that introduced the cartridge in 1873.

At $1.83 per round for 300 rounds, this is the premium load for Cowboy Action Shooting, lever-action rifle hunting at close range, and historical platform function.

.44-40 WCF — The Gun That Won the West

The .44-40 Winchester Center Fire was introduced in 1873 alongside the Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle.

Colt soon chambered the Single Action Army in the same cartridge — enabling frontier shooters to carry one caliber for both rifle and revolver. This combination became one of the defining firearms systems of the American frontier.

The cartridge remained in wide use through the early twentieth century.

Today it’s primarily used in Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS/SASS) and by collectors running original and reproduction lever-action rifles and single-action revolvers.

Power-Point in .44-40 Context

The Winchester Super-X 44-40 uses Winchester’s Power-Point JSP — a lead-core expanding bullet with an exposed soft-point nose.

At 1,190 fps from a rifle barrel, the JSP provides controlled expansion for hunting applications.

For cowboy action shooting, the Winchester Super-X 44-40 JSP is suitable for steel and paper targets.

For lever-action deer hunting at close range — the historical application — the 200-grain JSP at 629 ft-lbs is capable for deer inside 100 yards.

Winchester’s .44-40 Heritage

The Winchester Super-X 44-40 carries Winchester’s direct historical connection to the cartridge.

Winchester introduced the .44-40 WCF in 1873; this factory load maintains the standard-pressure specification for rifles and revolvers in normal operating condition, using the same 200-grain bullet weight as the original Winchester factory loads.

Specifications

• Caliber: .44-40 WCF (Winchester Center Fire)
• Bullet: 200 grain, Power-Point Jacketed Soft Point (JSP)
• Muzzle velocity: 1,190 fps
• Muzzle energy: 629 ft-lbs
• G1 BC: 0.161
• Application: Cowboy action shooting, lever-action deer hunting, historical platform use
• Lead free: No
• Cartridge case: Brass, reloadable
• Primer: Boxer, non-corrosive
• Country of origin: USA
• Quantity: 300 rounds (15 × 20-round boxes)

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

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Winchester Super-X .44-40 WCF. 200-grain Power-Point Jacketed Soft Point, 1,190 fps, 629 ft-lbs, G1 BC 0.161. Made in USA. Non-corrosive, Boxer-primed, reloadable brass. Standard-pressure — suitable for rifles and revolvers in normal operating condition. Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS/SASS) and lever-action hunting. 300 rounds (15 × 20-round boxes) at $1.83/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 .44-40 in CAS Competition or a Vintage Lever-Action?

Running Super-X 44-40 in a Model 1873 Winchester, Marlin, or Uberti reproduction? Leave a review with the rifle and application — CAS stage use, hunting, or general function. .44-40 user data is niche and genuinely useful to the community. And if you came looking for a .44-40 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 state and local hunting regulations before field use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the .44-40 WCF and why is it still popular? The .44-40 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) was introduced in 1873 as the cartridge for the Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle. It was also chambered in Colt Single Action Army revolvers, creating a unified rifle/revolver cartridge system that became iconic in the American West. Today it remains popular for Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS/SASS) competition, where shooters use period-correct firearms from lever-action rifles and single-action revolvers, and for collectors running vintage or reproduction firearms.

Is this safe to use in original Winchester Model 1873 rifles? Winchester specifies this load as standard-pressure .44-40 WCF, suitable for rifles in normal operating condition. Original Model 1873 rifles that are in good mechanical condition with no cracks, excessive bore wear, or repairs should handle standard-pressure .44-40 factory loads. Have any antique firearm inspected by a qualified gunsmith before use with any ammunition.

What’s the difference between .44-40 and .44 Magnum or .44 Special? All three use .429–.430 caliber bullets but are completely different cartridges with different case dimensions. .44-40 WCF is a bottle-necked cartridge (the “40” refers to the original 40-grain black powder charge); .44 Special and .44 Magnum use straight-walled cases. They are not interchangeable. Do not attempt to chamber .44 Magnum or .44 Special ammunition in a .44-40 firearm.

Is the Power-Point JSP appropriate for CAS competition targets? Yes — expanding bullets are legal in most CAS/SASS categories and perform well on steel and paper targets. Lead semi-wadcutter and flat-nose bullets are also common in CAS use (often preferred for their clean holes in paper). For SASS competition, verify your category rules on bullet type before ordering.

Can I use this in a .44-40 revolver as well as a lever-action rifle? Yes — the .44-40 WCF was specifically designed as a combined rifle/revolver cartridge. Standard-pressure factory loads like this Super-X run safely in both platforms in normal operating condition. Velocity will be lower from a revolver barrel vs a rifle barrel.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes — Boxer primer, brass case. .44-40 brass is reloadable but has thin case walls compared to modern cartridges; inspect for case head separation after firing.

How many rounds is 300? 15 × 20-round boxes.

What’s the per-round cost? $550 / 300 = $1.833 per round.