Specifications
| Caliber | .44 Magnum |
| Bullet Composition | Jacketed lead |
| Bullet Style | Hollow point |
| Bullet weight | 250 grains |
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Summary
The Winchester Platinum Tip ammunition simply did not fare well in this test. The smooth-sided, non-cannelured bullets lasted only 7, 10 and 10 firings before succumbing to our creep threshold. The effect on velocity was, in a word, unpredictable: two of the three test cartridges showed dramatically reduced velocity, while the third had no such effect.
There is no doubt that this ammunition is an excellent choice for a hunting cartridge, but in a backup weapon, I’d prefer to use something else.
Test Results
Handheld Test – Cartridge #1
Handheld Test – Cartridge #2
Handheld Test – Cartridge #3
