Taurus - 444 Raging Bull 6.5in 44 Magnum Matte Stainless 6RD. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. The extra length not only accommodated more propellant but also prevented the high-pressure rounds from fitting in older .44 Spl handguns, eliminating the concern that the traditional wheel guns might not hold up to the new magnum load. . The spread was reduced to 14 fps using wadcutters with Clays. Cowboy load for .44 Magnum I started shooting with a local Cowboy Action Shooting club several months ago. Just FYI, I've had alot of trigger time behind a .44 mag (Smith 6.5" 629-4 Classic Hunter all different loads, from 180s to DoubleTap's 320s) and a respectable amount behind the 460XVR (8 3/8" and a little time with a 2.5" -ouch!- shooting primarily the Hornady LevRev 200gr load), and a tiny bit with a Smith 500 Mag.if anyone wondered about . (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. You can also find .44 Mag bolt-action, break-action, semi-automatic, and lever rifles. Elmer Keith had pushed the envelope for years with ever heavier bullets sent downrange at faster and faster velocities. However, the weight of the gun and the weight of the projectile its firing also affect the amount of recoil produced. Velocity changed also to nominal 1,470 fps. Colt chambered the Single Action Army in .44 Russian and after the .44 Special arrived they chambered for it too, marking the barrel: Russian and S&W Special .44. Colt also chambered a very few of their Model 1878 Double Action sixguns in .44 Russian and S&W, even though the Triple-Lock debuted in .44 Special, apparently had to take care of some diehards and thus a few Triple-Locks are also found chambered in .44 Russian. While .44 Special is more than serviceable for medium to smaller game at modest distances, the reality is .44 Magnum has such a good track record that you might as well not bother. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. forebear have deep roots in American shooting culture, stretching back through top-break antecedents in .44 Russian all the way back to antebellum black-powder Colt . Base diameter on Russian is .457. Mag. A First-Year Magnum: Shooting The S&W "Pre-29" by JUSTIN DYAL; Contact; Donate; Eye Candy for the Gentlemen out there; How to start a career in Education Part One; N.S.F.W. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. The .44 Spls ballistics arent too far off from the .45 ACP, which remains a popular option for both law enforcement and civilian personal defense. In the mid-1950s, Keith partnered with the Remington cartridge company to create the .44 Remington Magnum, which sat a 260-grain bullet in a longer case and propelled it to 1,200 fps or higher. Keith pestered the ammo companies to bring out heavier .44 Special loads, but there was a fear that such powerful loads would blow up an older, weaker revolver. Gorloff correctly recognized that such ammunition tends to pick up debris and contaminants which erode the bore when fired, so a qualification of the purchase contract was that Smith & Wesson develop an internally lubricated version of their .44 round. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. With similar ballistics and accuracy of the .44 Russian using the then new smokeless propellant. More selection. [3] In addition to the S&W-made revolvers, Belgian-, Spanish- and German-made copies were adopted by several European countries and were used until the 1920s. I may eventually risk a few cases to see what happens, but it's not a priority. Both the Mag and the Special are used by serious bullseye competitors, which proves both are capable of consistent accuracy. can be handloaded with the same bullet. Freelance double-nought spy The ringleader was Elmer Keith, who worked up several handloads at the edge of what guns could tolerate, which he wrote about in his columns. The woods are tight around me and generally its tough to see more than a 100 yards around here and that would be considered open country: ", "The .44 Special Cartridge of the Century? Yup and yup. Later all lube grooves were covered as would be right and proper with lead alloy bullets. The all steel Pug has been my EDC for years. Heres the early .44 Smith & Wesson cartridges, (left to right) .44 American, Russian and Special. lead round-nose bullet at a sleepy 750 f.p.s. to improve it into the Model #3 Russian. It is usually a 44 casing loaded with lead shot. With Lymans RN bullets 4.2 grs. The gentler .44 Special is definitely easier to control, especially when it comes to making accurate follow-up shots. Truthfully the .44 Special was nothing special at it's inception. "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, I won't be laid a hand on. For hunting, .44 Magnum has the edge in terms of deep penetration and trajectory, and its capable of harvesting any type of game on the planet within a reasonable distance. It typically produced a velocity of 750 feet per second with 310 foot-pounds of energy. He turned what had been almost exclusively a target cartridge into a viable big game hunting cartridge. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Hefty recoil requires a little extra recovery effort. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. 3.5 to 3.6 grains of Red Dot or Bullseye powder achieves this with very good accuracy. bullet at a similar velocity of about 750 fps. The .44 Smith & Wesson Special is well over a century old. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. S&W and Colt no longer make any. They figured out that .44 Special had generous case capacity relative to its performance. I watched a fellow cowboy shoot the wrong undersized cartridge in his pistols, they all went bang but he didn't hit any steel. Comfortable shoes. If we try to get all the exterior factors as close to equal as possible, the .44 Mag still throws some powerful recoil. I guess there wasnt enough interest for Ruger to keep them in their lineup. A popular ammunition for recreational shooters and hunting rifle aficionados, .44 Magnum ammo combines velocity, energy and great performance. I've met people who wanted to shoot everything from a 38 S&W (because he could force them in the chambers) to a 38 Super (because most of them went off) in their 357 Mag revolvers. You can load the .44 mag cartridge to milder loads than the wrist wrenching .44 mag screamers. Too much penetration in a densely populated area, or when loved ones may be on the other side of a door, can cause catastrophic collateral damage. Heavy recoil not only takes some fun out of the shooting experience but also makes it hard to get back on target. Case length was 0.97 and velocity was likely a bit over 700 fps. The .44 Russian was the parent cartridge for the .44 Special introduced in 1907, which in turn was the parent to the .44 Magnum in 1956. He warped around at the speed of heat, immediately striking and striking again while I desperately crab-walked backward, one-handing shots at him while he, Rival Arms expands its offerings with the X1 Red Dot, a 3 MOA red dot ideally suited for use on defensive pistols, target pistols, rifles, hunting and Quite possibly, for the very first time, all three Gun Cranks agree on something open carry is stupid! To prevent the new high-pressure ammunition from being fired in .44 American revolvers with disastrous results, the overall cartridge case length was increased by .06 in to 0.970 in. Order a Henry Single Shot online at Sportsman's Warehouse. The non-necked design makes it a viable option for areas that restrict hunting with necked-down cartridges. Deployed military should use stateside address. Keith partnered with Smith & Wesson and Remington Arms and the cartridge was introduced onto the market in 1956. 44 Special vs 44 Magnum: Caliber Comparison by Ammo.com. You can get away with a much lighter firearm with .44 sp. Of course, Russian and Special .44s can be safely fired in .44 Magnum revolvers, but I freely admit nowadays Im far fonder of shooting the Russian version from Navy Arms replica 3rd Model No. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. A few years later I got a 7.5 Super Blackhawk. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. of Trail Boss for around 650 fps. Available bullet weights range from a relatively meager 180 grains to a super weighty 300 grains. Pull on your boots, because were about to dive deep into the world of .44-caliber cartridges. Results for the variation comparison between the .44 Russian and .44 Special with a 200-grain cast bullet were less clear. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Best all around is a four inch light weight .44 mag, using loads toward the lighter side. The R92 is a clone of the Winchester Model 1892, one of the earliest and greatest lever-action .44 Magnum rifles ever produced. Accuracy is a complex formula of ballistics, firearm design, and marksmanship. (II) Limit one entry per household. Again, the new cartridge was a wonder of innovation (sarcasm intended). YES every one should have at one .44 special, I had an early Charters Arms Target Bulldog, it was stolen and now I carry a Taurus 431. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Ruger offers a couple of 5-shot GP100 models as well as the Blackhawk Bisley in .44 Special, the latter being a subtle nod to Elmer Keith's Revolver No. There is, however, a known phenomenon of shorter cases sometimes degrading accuracy most likely due to gas inefficiency and/or a longer jump to the leade. And the .455 Webley should be .455 Webley Way Short and a .450 Webley would be How in the world do you have any room for the daggone powder and a bullet Short Short. It was named .44 S&W Special. I was hoping not to have to go the "try and see" route You can safely shoot .44 Russian ammunition in any .44 Magnum or .44 Special revolver. I'm not set up for reloading .44 Russian, but I would expect that if they were flat-nosed bullets of some type the forward pressure would be more stable and the bullets wouldn't bind up. However, when a heavyweight bullet rips through the air at Magnum velocities, over-penetration can be a serious concern. Some people use a .428 bullet in 44-40 and that same bullet can be used in 44 Russian and .44 Spl-Mag. A 45-70 has comparable bullet mass, but doubling the speed makes the recoil 35-38 ft-lbs! [3], Over 131,000 S&W Model 3 revolvers were eventually sold to the Russian Army. (In fact, they'll chamber the .44 Special cartridges.) Shooting the mule-kicking .44 Magnum definitely isnt for the faint of heart. Nice article. Must specify Starline or Hornady/Speer/some other. While plenty of gun guys (and gals) scoff at shooters who complain about recoil, it can have a major effect on accuracy. Learn how your comment data is processed. In response, Smith & Wesson developed the first double-action .44 Magnum revolver in 1955. Bill Jordan said as much in his book No Second Place Winner; as did fellow Border Patrolman Skeeter Skelton. The case is a shortened 44 special or Russian and the rim is thinned. The .44 Special was the preferred cartridge for this task, as there were more varied projectiles made for it, and the revolvers of the daysuch as the S&W Triple Lock, Colt New Service and SAAhad thicker cylinder walls in .44 than in .45 Colt. Photo: Wikipedia. Using A .44 magnum case a 240gr lead bullet uses 5.1 gr Bullseye to get 800fps for a .44 Russian load. and operating pressures between itself and it's predecessors. Most notable were humps at the top of Model #3s grips and odd-looking spurs extending from trigger guards. RN to 240-gr. of Universal for just under 760 fps and 1 groups. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. The short round probably will not go into the loading die far enough to crimp the bullet in place. Contest void where prohibited by law. Heres how the cartridge stats measure up. And this is not limited to the cowboy/old west shooters. Great Brass by a company with top notch customer . Stand these two cartridges side by side, and the differences in dimensions seem insignificant. Above: Samples of revolvers chambered for all three .44s. The .44 Magnum is more popular for metallic silhouette shooting (such as IMSSU events) given the flatter trajectory and greater power. More calibers. FIOCCHI HERITAGE 44 S&W RUSSIAN 247 gr. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Although Keith petitioned ammo manufacturers to offer hotter .44 Special loads for hunting, there was understandable concern about what the higher pressure loads would do to older revolvers. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. . If you need to stretch the effective range of your pistol or wheel gun, youll want to have the .44 Mag on your side. It was almost immediately rejected because .44 Henry was rimfire the government wanted only centerfires. Contest open to U.S. residents only. and .44 Russian rds in a 44-40 revolver. Deployed military should use stateside address. Yes, the 44 Special can be applied in the 44 Magnum barrel with no . Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. The Russian fits in the Special cylinder just fine. I would load a couple of dummy rounds (no powder/primer) and try it. As we said, the .44 Mag has a slightly longer case than the .44 Spl. 44 S&W Russian; 44 S&W Russian. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. I have a pair of Uberti 44WCF revos and purchased two 44 Special cylinders and fitted to these revolvers and to shoot 44 Russian. Deployed military should use stateside address. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. They chambered just fine. [2], In the early 1870s, General Alexander Gorloff, the military attach assigned to the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C., approached Smith & Wesson about the possibility of negotiating a military sales contract for the purchase of a large number of Smith & Wesson Model 3 revolvers for the Imperial Russian Army. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. At ignition, the projectile is going to rattle around in the chamber until it engages the rifling and won't be real accurate. By Their story started in 1872 in what might be called an instance of Russian collusion. Older black-powder ammunition was in the process of being converted to smokeless. Both cartridges were originally designed for big bore revolvers. The .44 Russian's development dates back to 1870, when Russian General Alexander Gorloff, stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Washington D.C., approached Smith & Wesson regarding the possibility of purchasing a large quantity of its Model 3 revolvers for the Imperial Russian Army. The black powder charge was 23 grains. The .44 Russian rds chambered just fine, the .44 Spl. (II) Limit one entry per household. It was soon accepted by the U.S. military, and the SAA quickly dominated the domestic single-action market. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Any discussion of magnums should pay homage to both of them. Both fire heavyweight .429-inch (10.9 mm) bullets. of Unique yields 790 fps all from a 71/2 Colt Single Action. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Colt and everyone else that makes single actions frequently offer dual cylinder models in .44/40 and .44 Special. However, be aware that lever-action rifles can be fairly ammunition-sensitive. For example, Hornady has a single Special self-defense load compared to four different options for .44 Mag. Contest void where prohibited by law. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Mar/Apr 2023, P.O. RN bullets over 3.8 grs. WARTHOG, Dirty Rat #600, BOLD #1056, CGCS,GCSAA, NMLRA, NRA, AF&AM, CBBRC. I can shoot them all, except for the extra-long Russian's. I know 18 such rounds came with my first S&W .44 Magnum in 1968. (II) Limit one entry per household. If you can reload them, put a hollowpoint or a wad cutter in there and let me know how it works. Other Models S&W chambered the Model #3 Russian and the New Model #3, both single action top-breaks, in .44 Russian. Lighter loads. Because the .44 Special has mild recoil and more limited penetration potential, it is the safer option for home defense. (Thats Newtons Third Law for those of us whove been out of school for a while. Powered by Invision Community. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Deployed military should use stateside address. As for four-legged threats, a .44 Magnum with a non-expanding, deep-penetrating projectile is unquestionably the better pick for a backup gun in grizzly country. Then in 1956 S&W knocked the gun world on its ear by introducing the .44 Remington Magnum with its introductory vehicle being a strengthened N-Frame. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Should I? They lengthened the .44 Russian case -.19",. Smith & Wesson released their new wheel gun chambered for a more modern .44-caliber cartridge - the .44 Smith & Wesson Special. [1] In addition, the cylinder design of the No. It was named .44 S&W Special. Police departments have also been ditching .40 S&W nationwide (partially) for the same reason over the last 20 years in favor of 9mm. S&W wanted to enter the large frame, swing-out cylinder market. Even for someone of that skill level, his competition handguns are usually chambered for .38/.357 or 9mm. On 44 WCF its .471. Hi, I have a .44 magnum carbine and I love it! to right: .44 S&W Russian, .44 S&W Special and .44 Remington Magnum. The most accurate bullet Ive found in this .44 Russian is the RCBS #44-200CM over 5.0 grs. BTW, before the Magnum was even thought of the .44 S&W Special was the Bullseye Competition Cartridge of Choice for many years. Rounds Per Box: 50 $ 49.99 Add to wishlist Add to cart 142 in stock (can be backordered) 44 Magnum Cowboy .44 Magnum in "Wells Fargo" Ammo Bag! Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. round-nosed lead bullet. Dash Caliber The first pairings of smokeless powder with the .44 Russian fell flat due to the lower energy density of early smokeless powder. In late 1907 the .44 Russian sired its son, the .44 Special, and was around in late 1955 to see its grandson, the .44 Magnum arrive. [5], In 1872, while in the US, Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich visited the Smith & Wesson factory to review the progress of the Russian order. The .44 Russian chambering became a hit in the domestic market as well, gaining a reputation as the first American revolver cartridge offering inherent accuracy. They satisfied different requirements: the 44-40 was a rifle cartridge, the 44 Russian a revolver cartridge. What is the Difference Between .44 Mag and .44 Special? All entries must be received by giveaway end date. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Below, from left to right: .44 S&W Russian, .44 S&W Special and .44 Remington Magnum. Stopping power is one of those terms that gets tossed around as shooters try to qualify the effectiveness of certain cartridges. When it comes to the debate of .44 Special versus .44 Magnum, are there any good reasons to choose the former? JerryB II Corinthians 3:17, Now the Lord is that Spirit . 6 More answers below Diktator Alexander VTI has Uberti 44 special cylinders for $110 each. Pro: Very fast reloads Con: $200 to machine, $8 per clip; and you need a lot. N.S.F.W. So, S&W remodeled the .44 Henry cartridge to centerfire ignition and called it .44/100. Some will get on here and say its fine to shoot .44 Special/Russian in a .44-40 cylinder and they do it all the time. The .44 Smith and Wesson, based off the .44 Russian was introduced in 1907 for the Smith and Wesson New Century Revolver. The extra space allows loaders to pack 4.4 more grains of propellant into the .44 Mag. Contest open to U.S. residents only. And yet for some reason folks just can't resist trying something just because it will fit, or because it's close enough. The cartridge reached its prime in the 1950s, when the father of big-bore hand gunning, Keith Elmer, experimented with hotter loads and wadcutter projectiles. Hoping for army contracts S&W submitted the new Model #3 to the U.S. Government for testing. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. I have a model 329 PD 44 magnum that I put a S&W stainless steel fluted cylinder on and removed the titanium one it came with. .44 Special is somewhat popular for SASS/CAS (Single Action Shooting Society/Cowboy Action Shooting) events due to its wide availability of factory-loaded ammunition for this purpose. Some of these early factory loads had lube grooves exposed. However, we can easily track a cartridges kinetic energy through the powers of math. Available testing, such as Dr. Gary K. Roberts' data on AR15.com, indicates that .44 Special performs best from a 4-inch (or longer) barrel, and the light-for-caliber, fast-expanding (JHP) loads in .44 Magnum are the best choice for personal defense against humans in that caliber. The Rossi clone lives up to the legend, and offers some nice modern features. Whether youre a serious big-game hunter or just a serious recoil junkie, shooting .44 Mag can deliver a major adrenaline rush. The American gun maker made him the gift of an engraved presentation Model 3 valued at more than $400 (equivalent to $9,000 in 2021). Ruger discontinued their 44 spl. Finding anything other than .44 Special revolver probably isnt in the cards. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. [1][3], However, Gorloff had some reservations about the standard .44 S&W American chambering of the pistol which, similar to today's .22 long rifle, had an externally lubricated heeled bullet. As long as the hunter knows how to follow a blood trail, he recovers the animal, and the hunt is still deemed a success. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Great article! Add that to its limited penetration potential, and the Special isnt exactly a stellar hunting cartridge. Or is .44 Magnum the best cartridge in .44? So, yes, the Special is definitely a viable defensive cartridge. GO BACK. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Velocity changed also to nominal 1,470 fps. Options range from traditional hard cast to streamlined modern polymer tipped bullets. (I) Giveaway ends March 20, 2022. Of course you can shoot a shorter round in the same caliber. They lengthened .44 Russians case to 1.16, using the exact same 246-gr. Not me ! AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. (I) Giveaway ends March 20, 2022. The bear, during the attack, moved from one hunter to the other, giving Doug the chance to access Reed's .44 magnum, that had been hung in a tree. Smith & Wesson - 69 Combat Magnum .44 Mag 2.75 SS. The .44mag was made in 1975 and the little .357 is an early eighties model. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Ruger New Model Blackhawk Centerfire Revolvers. The .44 Mag. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. 44 Rem. When the bullet makes impact, much of that kinetic energy is transferred to the target, sending concussive energy through soft tissue. The case head is the problem. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. For close-range varmints and small game, the milder .44 Special works just fine. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Developed as a big-bore revolver cartridge in the 1950s, the .44 Magnum quickly grew to widespread adoption. If recoil is a turn-off, the .44 Spl is probably the better option. Thankfully, manufacturers understand this. Possibly the bullet seater will also be too long. With the same 225-grain cast bullet, the .45 Schofield's velocity ranges were clearly improved compared to the .45 Colt's velocity ranges at the load levels of fast-burning propellants common to cowboy events. Attachments 44 Remington Magnum reduced target loads.doc 57.5 KB Views: 458 For info purposes only, use it at your own risk. All Rights Reserved. west of town, down along Muddy Creek, TX. While Special cases are usually more expensive than Magnum brass, you can always save your spent brass to save a few bucks. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. He's just usin primers and wax. Nothing spectacular happened, but you wouldn't want to reload the cases. A heavier handgun will produce less felt recoil, because the mass of the gun absorbs some of that rearward force. They lengthened .44 Russian's case to 1.16, using the exact same 246-gr. A number of ammunition companies still manufacture .44 Russian ammunition: Additionally, Starline Brass makes new, unprimed cartridge cases in .44 Russian for handloaders. While some shooters might dismiss the .44 Spl as outdated, this mild-recoiling big-bore cartridge has more to offer than feelings of nostalgia. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. California is to the United States what Syria is to Russia and North Korea is to China/South Korea/Japan--a Hermit Kingdom detached from the real world and led by delusional maniacs, an economic and social basket case sustained by "foreign" aid so as to not lose military bases. Could I? If these three rounds were interchangeable do you think all the manufacturers would be making dual cylinder guns? Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. Out of curiosity, I tried chambering some .44 Spl. 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