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. Cowboy life, Ballistic Research, Gunsmithing ,Shooting , Fishing, Hunting,Photography,etc. BTW, before the Magnum was even thought of the .44 S&W Special was the Bullseye Competition Cartridge of Choice for many years. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. RN to 240-gr. On 44 WCF its .471. Vote Independent, vote Republican, vote Democratic, just dont vote Incumbent! kids that hunt and fish dont mug old ladies, I have a couple of questions about your load Do you lube the round balls at all What is your over all length And is there any crimp involved. As to bullseye accuracy, here we get into the weeds. Believe it or not, .44 Special is better than .44 Magnum at some thingsbut the reverse is true as well. Reloading the .44 Russian is made easier today with the availability of .44 Magnum Carbide sizing dies. In time it set many records, eventually becoming known as an established target round,[1] enabling skilled shooters to achieve 3-inch (76mm) groups at 50 yards (46m); notable for the time and still impressive today. The short round probably will not go into the loading die far enough to crimp the bullet in place. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Most notable were humps at the top of Model #3s grips and odd-looking spurs extending from trigger guards. In short, because of .44 Magnums unwieldy recoil, .44 Special is the better choice for two-legged threats. GO BACK. If they feed and chamber, should be safe. And this is not limited to the cowboy/old west shooters. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. However, this cartridge is ultra-mild in the recoil department while still providing plenty of accuracy and energy at self-defense ranges. Contest open to U.S. residents only. First model .44 Russian Model #3s looked identical to the companys .44 Americans, but soon the Russians wanted some changes. S&W carried the .44 Special through four remodels stopping in 1966. The 44 Magnum can be a real beast, loud blast and heavy recoil. VTI might have some and could use 44R. 416 Rem Mag; 44-40 Win; 416 Rigby; 416 Ruger; 444 Marlin; 45-60 WCF; 45-70 Government; 450 Bushmaster; . Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. The .44 Mag uses a stretched-out .44 Spl case. [2] As a result of these changes, the .44 Russian generated a much higher chamber pressure of 12,000 copper units of pressure (CUP) compared to the older .44 American round, which generated only 6,0008,000 CUP. He includes several photographs. Except he disliked the two-diameter heel-type bullet used in .44/100. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. (II) Limit one entry per household. However, this monster speed demon works well for everything from elk to black bear to two-legged predators. Doug shot the bear and stopped the attack. I watched a fellow cowboy shoot the wrong undersized cartridge in his pistols, they all went bang but he didn't hit any steel. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Something's got to give. 44-40 or 44WCF are larger diameter cases like 45 Colt cases then bottle necked to a .427 bullet. Contest void where prohibited by law. 45 HP; 45 Auto; 380 LONG; 32 S&W Short; 32 S&W Long; 380 Short; 5.75 Velodog . Velocity spreads with Titegroup shrank from 65 fps with RNFP bullets to 20 fps with wadcutters. .44 Special Vs. .44 Magnum: Is .44 Spl Good For Anything? Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. then discontinued it again. However, bullets changed from 246-gr. Both the .44 Spl and the .44 Magnum are popular cartridges among hand loaders. Dash Caliber 3 revolver had to be changed from the straight bored .44 American configuration to a stepped arrangement which was .457 in at the rear of the cylinder to accept the case, and narrower from the case shoulder forward to give a tight fit for the smaller bore .44 Russian bullet. When the bullet makes impact, much of that kinetic energy is transferred to the target, sending concussive energy through soft tissue. The spread was reduced to 14 fps using wadcutters with Clays. .44 Russians (Flat Nose) will not function in my Browning B-92 .44 Magnum. The .44Spl is a wonderful cartridge in the GP-100 and a bit of a handful in the Charter Arms Bulldog Pug when loading jacketed bullets although big, heavy, slow lead bullets work just fine. While Special cases are usually more expensive than Magnum brass, you can always save your spent brass to save a few bucks. It was not a bad cartridge at all but nothing really new, yet. And I suppose your wife. 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. west of town, down along Muddy Creek, TX. and .44 Magnum and refer to the Russian as the .44 Short. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. And both are fine options for hunting and home defense. 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. He turned what had been almost exclusively a target cartridge into a viable big game hunting cartridge. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. But as I loaded them into the tube I ran into trouble. Stand these two cartridges side by side, and the differences in dimensions seem insignificant. Both the Mag and the Special are used by serious bullseye competitors, which proves both are capable of consistent accuracy. S&W chambered the Model #3 Russian and the New Model #3, both single action top-breaks, in .44 Russian. The .44 Remington Magnum, also known as .44 Magnum or 10.9x33mmR (as it is known in unofficial metric designation), is a rimmed, large-bore cartridge originally designed for revolvers and quickly adopted for carbines and rifles.Despite the ".44" designation, guns chambered for the .44 Magnum round, and its parent, the .44 Special, use 0.429 in (10.9 mm) diameter bullets. No purchase necessary. Their story started in 1872 in what might be called an instance of Russian collusion. Theres very little difference in overall length, although the .44 Spl case is about an of an inch shorter. In a high-adrenaline situation, taming that wild recoil takes serious muscle and concentration. You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers. Both cartridges still have their places when it comes to self-defense, hunting and sport shooting, but which one will be best for you depends on the respective threat, game or sport in question. Another advantage of the .44 Mag is that it is a straight-walled cartridge. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. There was a guy on here some years ago who regularly shot 44 Russian cases in his 44-40 Henry, using a modified carrier to feed the shorter round. However, you can shoot .44 Spl ammo in most .44 Magnum firearms. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. At ignition, the projectile is going to rattle around in the chamber until it engages the rifling and won't be real accurate. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. to improve it into the Model #3 Russian. However, it has made a resurgence in recent years, although it is still much less popular than its Magnum offspring. Velocity affects penetration, especially when shooting non-expanding projectiles like jacketed hollow points. You can also tame the .44 Magnum's relatively wild recoil by shooting loads with lighter bullets. Anybody have any info and/or experience as to using 44 Russian in 44/40 revolversAside from the argument as to whyLooks like it would work finebut I like my face like it is..not full of cylinder pieces.. Won't work and very dangerous. However, like most pistol cartridges, the .44 Magnum "wakes up" out of a carbine length rifle barrel. Best all around is a four inch light weight .44 mag, using loads toward the lighter side. If you have a .44 Mag, it can safely handle .44 Spl cartridges. These three .44s Russian, Special and Magnum Its amazing what a mere 4.4 grains of extra case capacity can achieve. Heres the early .44 Smith & Wesson cartridges, (left to right) .44 American, Russian and Special. When a hunter shoots an animal, it may not drop dead in its tracks. Even the old gunfightin' gun writers of the time often acknowledged that .44 Magnum had too much kick. Nothing spectacular happened, but you wouldn't want to reload the cases. Bill Jordan said as much in his book No Second Place Winner; as did fellow Border Patrolman Skeeter Skelton. (In fact, they'll chamber the .44 Special cartridges.) The .44Spl is a wonderful cartridge in the GP-100 and a bit of a handful in the Charter Arms Bulldog Pug when loading jacketed bullets although big, heavy, slow lead bullets work just fine. 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. This gives .44 Mag an edge in accuracy over .44 Special in some weapons, but the reality is that the difference will likely be imperceivable to most shooters. Not me ! I don't paint bullets. They called themselves the .44 Associates, and they worked up hot loads of .44 Special for various purposes. It was so called because the large hollow point resembled an ashtray. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. RN to 240-gr. 44 Rem. In comparison, the .44 Special is softer than a newborn kitten. 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. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. and operating pressures between itself and it's predecessors. They figured out that .44 Special had generous case capacity relative to its performance. Learn how your comment data is processed. However, Ive known a few old-timers who claim to have tagged a few whitetails with their Special. For hunting, either with a rifle or a handgun, the .44 Remington Magnum is capable of taking even the toughest game animals. So, they decided to update their most popular large-bore cartridge. No purchase necessary. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Functions perfectly in his VAQUERO'S & WIN 94. The main difference is in the case dimensions. Many shooters find the Magnum's recoil difficult to control. 44 S&W Russian; 44 S&W Russian. Until quite recently, the factory loads for the .44 Special have been pretty anemica 246-gr. 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. These were advertised as being chambered for the .44 Colt/Russian because they will also shoot the .44 Russian cartridges. In 1957 the company went to model numbers with .44 Mags getting Model 29. I may eventually risk a few cases to see what happens, but it's not a priority. Sidebar: TK will cut your .44 Magnum for moon clips. The result was the same velocity with the same 246-grain round-nose lead bullet, affectionately known as a Flying Ashtray due to being large and slow. I've 'made' .455 brass but .45 long colt brass is on the thick side when you trim it that short. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. 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 . By Like the Russian it can be used in a 44 mag in case . Should I? of Unique yields 790 fps all from a 71/2 Colt Single Action. I was chambering .44 Russian in a 44-40 chamber, not .44 magnum or .44 Spl. Comfortable shoes. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). The modern cartridge had arrived. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. For close-range varmints and small game, the milder .44 Special works just fine. of Universal for just under 760 fps and 1 groups. The cartridge debuted in 1955 and was followed by the release of the first two guns chambered for it: the S&W .44 Magnum (later rechristened as the Model 29) and the Ruger Blackhawk. All of the original S&W .44 Russian chambered top-breaks, whether they be single or double action, should only be used with black powder. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Photo: Wikipedia. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. As a cartridge for the Hand Ejector, First Model .44 (nicknamed triplelock) they introduced a wild and crazy idea. of Universal for just under 760 fps and 1 groups. However, be aware that lever-action rifles can be fairly ammunition-sensitive. Although the .44 Magnum was originally developed for revolvers, shooters quickly embraced it for rifle shooting. No purchase necessary. No purchase necessary. Delf Jelly Bryce carried a .44 Special for much of his career, though switched to a 3.5-inch S&W Magnum when he went to work for the FBI. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). I have a pair of Uberti .44 Russians and back them up with a Colt Single Action. The rational always seems to be a "because I can" mind set. Not much out there better than a .44 rifle! Taurus - 44SS8 8.375in 44 Magnum Stainless 6RD. .44 Magnum revolvers, of course, will spoil you for choice. This revolver was chambered in a .44 centerfire, however to accommodate those who had Winchesters and wanted a companion revolver, S&W also chambered the American in .44 Rimfire, used in the Henry and Winchester 1866 Yellowboy leverguns. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Comedian and Student of Life | Ep 029 JP Sears. The extra case space holds slightly more powder, and slightly more powder creates more pressure. Loading the 44 russian may need a new die or two. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Mar/Apr 2023, P.O. 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. Basically, the faster a bullet is traveling when it contacts the target, the deeper it will penetrate. lead round-nose bullet at a sleepy 750 f.p.s. Lever actions and semi-autos chambered in 44 magnum may not (most likely won't) cycle correctly do to the differences in C.O.L. Its recognizable by a large thumb screw on the topstrap. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. The .44 Remington Magnum (better known as simply .44 Mag) and .44 Smith & Wesson Special (also called .44 S&W Special, .44 Special, and .44 Spl) actually have more similarities than differences. The original .44 Special load introduced by Smith & Wesson featured a 246-grain round-nose lead bullet backed by a smokeless powder charge equivalent to 26 grains of black powder. The 44 Special fired a 246gr bullet at 755fps. check out the. Again, the new cartridge was a wonder of innovation (sarcasm intended). To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. It was named .44 S&W Special. Yup and yup. Results for the variation comparison between the .44 Russian and .44 Special with a 200-grain cast bullet were less clear. Not only is the break-open design simple and safe, but the 44 magnum has very low recoil for the mass of the bullet with about 10-11 ft-lbs being about average. Contest void where prohibited by law. They changed the grip frame of the American, adding a small hump at the top of the backstrap, preventing the pistol from sliding in the hand under recoil. And the equation leans heavily on shooter skills. However, Uberti offers an excellent replica of the Model #3 Russian chambered in .44 Russian which is safe with reasonable smokeless loads. Clays is my favorite powder for light-recoil loads for the .44 Magnum, and it continued to work well during this . No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Most .44 Mag hunting loads leave the barrel with around 1000 ft/lbs of energy. And because the Mag can be loaded into both handguns and rifles, it can serve as a handy, dual-purpose cartridge. I use it in, 25-20 (resized from 32-20) , 9MM, 38 Spl, 357 Mag, 40 S&W, 10MM, 44 Russian, 44 Spl, 44 Mag, 45 LC, 454 Casull, 460 S&W and 45-70. Elmer Keith had pushed the envelope for years with ever heavier bullets sent downrange at faster and faster velocities. This evolutionary improvement became an archetype, influencing future cartridge designs. The humble Special got a bad rap throughout the years, overshadowed by its bigger brother, but that doesnt necessarily mean its without its uses. Deployed military should use stateside address. 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! Contest open to U.S. residents only. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Glad I passed on a Charter Arms. 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. According to physics, the extra propellant packed into that slightly longer .44 Magnum case should generate more recoil. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Mar/Apr 2023, P.O. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Shooting heavier bullets causes more buck than shooting lighter bullets. However, with a well-placed shot, the animal will eventually succumb to blood loss. Theres your answer. A Russian general serving as a diplomat in America took note of the Model #3 and thought it would be an excellent sidearm for the Czars cavalry. 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! All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Meanwhile, the .44 Spl's recoil is mild as milk. 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. . I hav never understood the propensity for people to try the wrong cartridge in their firearms. The group was the Russian military and the new cartridge was the .44 Russian. I know 18 such rounds came with my first S&W .44 Magnum in 1968. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. 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 . In our SDB we cannot use Lee dies OR regular Dillon dies. The .44 Smith and Wesson, based off the .44 Russian was introduced in 1907 for the Smith and Wesson New Century Revolver. 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. They lengthened .44 Russians case to 1.16, using the exact same 246-gr. A 5-shot Charter Arms Bulldog Pug .44Spl is much easier to carry than a 4in S&W N frame. Named Model #3, it was chambered for the .44 Henry, same as used in Winchesters Model 1866 rifles and carbines. Shooters in a life-or-death self-defense situation dont have the luxury of waiting for an armed aggressor to bleed out. S&W and Colt no longer make any. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. A number of ammunition companies still manufacture .44 Russian ammunition: Black Hills Cowboy action ammunition 210 grain lead flat point; Fiocchi ammunition 247 grain lead round nose Contest void where prohibited by law. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). More calibers. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. [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. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. You can safely shoot .44 Russian ammunition in any .44 Magnum or .44 Special revolver. 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. HANDGUN. For hire political consultant The .44 Mag remains one of the most popular big-bore cartridges. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.). Contest void where prohibited by law. .44 Special may not be as special as it once was, but even in 2022, its far from useless. Those factory loads leaded like the dickens! Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Velocity also affects bullets designed to deform on impact (think soft points and hollow points). The team at Ammo.com has collected ballistics data for both the .44 Special and .44 Magnum, so you can easily compare performance data. 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. Youll need to bust out your eyeglasses and a good ruler to measure the dimension variations. In the same publication, Col. Charles Askins wrote that .44 Magnum is a man's cartridge, but he would also later write that it and .41 Magnum had too much recoil for serious prolonged use. 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