.44 Magnum Round (Fallout: New Vegas)

The .44 Magnum round is a type of ammunition in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
The .44 Magnum round is a high powered Magnum pistol cartridge derived from the .44 special pistol round. The round can be utilized for revolvers and carbines.

Production
Standard and SWC .44 Magnum rounds can be crafted at a reloading bench, with the latter requiring either the schematics (obtainable from Jules after passing a check for Guns (50) and Survival (60)) or the Hand Loader perk. A single cartridge requires the following components:

Breakdown
Breaking down a .44 Magnum round yields:

Weapons using this ammunition

 * .44 Magnum revolver
 * Mysterious Magnum
 * Trail carbine
 * FIDO

.44 Magnum round, hollow point
Hollow point bullets break on impact, reducing the weapon's penetrating power.

.44 Magnum round, SWC (hand load)
This flat-nosed bullet is effective against higher-level enemies and can penetrate armor. These characteristics make it much more effective than standard ball ammunition.

.44 special round
The parent cartridge for the .44 Magnum, the .44 special that shares all dimensions except case length. It is similar enough to be used in guns chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge.

Locations

 * Found on NCR Rangers.
 * Found on legionaries from Caesar's Legion.
 * Can be purchased from: