But you can shoot 44 Special ammo in it making it enjoyable to shoot. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.). Taurus - 44SS8 8.375in 44 Magnum Stainless 6RD. Family. In comparison, the .44 Special is softer than a newborn kitten. Contest void where prohibited by law. 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. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. They called themselves the .44 Associates, and they worked up hot loads of .44 Special for various purposes. With similar ballistics and accuracy of the .44 Russian using the then new smokeless propellant. Attachments 44 Remington Magnum reduced target loads.doc 57.5 KB Views: 458 For info purposes only, use it at your own risk. 38 Colt Short, 38 Colt Long, 38 Special in a .357 Magnum. [3], Over 131,000 S&W Model 3 revolvers were eventually sold to the Russian Army. When choosing a round for hunting, it is important to make sure the cartridge can effectively and ethically harvest whatever game animal youre pursuing. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. I bought a box of .44 Russian about a year ago to answer this question regarding my Marlin 1894. Their Double Action top-breaks were mostly chambered in .44 Russian too. It is a particular favorite of handgun hunters because it produces faster velocities and harder-hitting energy than other cartridges with similarly-sized bullets. [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. Contest open to U.S. residents only. That means theres less time for wind and gravity to pull the bullet off course. Sure, some people handle recoil better than others. Likewise, .44 Magnum can still make for an excellent hunting revolver if you can handle the recoil. 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. I miss shooting them but still have a box and a half sitting on my loading bench. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. I've been loading the 240gr over 5.5grs TiteGroup for my buddy for over 15yrs. Pro: Very fast reloads Con: $200 to machine, $8 per clip; and you need a lot. The new magnum case was the .44 Special stretched to 1.29. Their story started in 1872 in what might be called an instance of Russian collusion. Other revolver events are dominated by the medium bores; Jerry Miculek may run a .44 Magnum faster than you'd believe but remember that you aren't Jerry Miculek. When Smith & Wesson developed the New Century revolverthe Triple Lock Hand Ejector, the basis of their N-framethey wanted a new cartridge to go with it. Stopping power is one of those terms that gets tossed around as shooters try to qualify the effectiveness of certain cartridges. and the case is the same outside diameter. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. When a hunter shoots an animal, it may not drop dead in its tracks. However, Uberti offers an excellent replica of the Model #3 Russian chambered in .44 Russian which is safe with reasonable smokeless loads. 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. They maintain a good portion of that energy out to 50 yards. Purchase A PDF Download Of The American Handgunner Sept/Oct 2020 Issue Now! 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! So instead of offering hotter .44 Specials, the .44 Magnum was born. Youll find revolvers and semi-auto pistols chambered in .44 Mag. Maybe you just like to go out on a weekend and shoot the "Guns that Won the West" or that your favorite TV and movie cowboy heroes toted. 44 S&W Russian; 44 S&W Russian. Smith & Wesson introduced the first successful big-bore, centerfire sixgun, the Model #3 American, in 1869. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Handloaders can choose from almost every bullet style under the sun. Some of these early factory loads had lube grooves exposed. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Named Model #3, it was chambered for the .44 Henry, same as used in Winchesters Model 1866 rifles and carbines. Midsouth Shooters can supply you with your pistol and rifle ammunition, as well as all of your shooting and reloading supplies. And yes indeed it works very well with Hornady LeverEvolution ammunition. Now, almost 70 years later, .44 Magnum is still going strong. Posted: 12/7/2011 4:01:30 PM EST [#4] Quoted: I was hoping not to have to go the "try and see" route. Yes, the 44 Special can be applied in the 44 Magnum barrel with no . The choice is simple: Buy the .44 Magnum..Hand load to .22 Special specs. The short round probably will not go into the loading die far enough to crimp the bullet in place. Can You Shoot .44 Special in a .44 Magnum Handgun? Contest open to U.S. residents only. I watched a fellow cowboy shoot the wrong undersized cartridge in his pistols, they all went bang but he didn't hit any steel. And all of them can be used to load both .44 Spl and .44 Mag. And this is not limited to the cowboy/old west shooters. Quad-ported by Mag-Na-Port and put a 500 S&W Hogue recoil absorbing grip on it. The .44 Mag is a close- to mid-range cartridge. However, when a heavyweight bullet rips through the air at Magnum velocities, over-penetration can be a serious concern. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). This market demand led to the first mass-produced revolver made specifically for target competition, the S&W New Model Number 3 Target, introduced . My Colts have dual cylinders, 44-40 & Special. JFKimmons and G&G aren't liable for it's misuse. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. They brought the gp100 in 44 spl back a few years ago. 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. Glad I passed on a Charter Arms. Sign-up now to get more revolver content every Wednesday! In our SDB we cannot use Lee dies OR regular Dillon dies. Using A .44 magnum case a 240gr lead bullet uses 5.1 gr Bullseye to get 800fps for a .44 Russian load. The group was the Russian military and the new cartridge was the .44 Russian. The Magnums substantial recoil also makes getting multiple shots on target quickly a real challenge. Accuracy is a complex formula of ballistics, firearm design, and marksmanship. The R92 is a clone of the Winchester Model 1892, one of the earliest and greatest lever-action .44 Magnum rifles ever produced. Whether youre a serious big-game hunter or just a serious recoil junkie, shooting .44 Mag can deliver a major adrenaline rush. It can increase the muzzle velocity of a 200-grain JHP by 150%. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. 44 russian, 44 special, 44mag all work in a 44 mag chambered revolver. My 130 pound wife can shoot the Ruger. It was soon accepted by the U.S. military, and the SAA quickly dominated the domestic single-action market. and .44 Magnum and refer to the Russian as the .44 Short. However, it may be necessary to shorten a .44 Magnum/ .44 Special expanding die as well as a seater/crimper . 5. This can be an expensive proposition when you consider the expense of the necessary firearms. I also shoot with a USPSA club and own many modern pistols and long arms, but acquiring the cowboy firearms could be a financial challenge. The humble Special got a bad rap throughout the years, overshadowed by its bigger brother, but that doesnt necessarily mean its without its uses. Cartridge Specs: .44 Magnum vs .44 Special. No purchase necessary. The spread was reduced to 14 fps using wadcutters with Clays. S&W chambered the Model #3 Russian and the New Model #3, both single action top-breaks, in .44 Russian. It is a single shot proposition. Cowboy load for .44 Magnum I started shooting with a local Cowboy Action Shooting club several months ago. Save my name and email to use for future comments. The non-necked design makes it a viable option for areas that restrict hunting with necked-down cartridges. The heavy recoil and high ammo costs have resulted in a constant supply of lightly used .44 Magnum revolvers since the 1950s. But in 1956 Keith's efforts culminated in the introduction of the .44 Magnum. The .44 Magnum is more popular for metallic silhouette shooting (such as IMSSU events) given the flatter trajectory and greater power. Another might decide to rethink his life after a grazing superficial wound. So, S&W remodeled the .44 Henry cartridge to centerfire ignition and called it .44/100. 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. I like 'em a lot. Comfortable shoes. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. View as Grid . I don't recall him saying if he was able to reload those cases or not. Pull on your boots, because were about to dive deep into the world of .44-caliber cartridges. As for the other three in the 44 family, 44 magnum revolvers will shoot 44 Russian, 44 special, and 44 magnum. Only a mother could love a face like yours. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. RN to 240-gr. Below, from left to right: .44 S&W Russian, .44 S&W Special and .44 Remington Magnum. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. All Rights Reserved. Deployed military should use stateside address. There are many loads for both .44 Special and .44 Magnum that satisfy the FBI standard of 12 to 18 inches of penetration in ballistic gel through 4 layers of denim. 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. Sacred cows are always fair game. I've been shooting a 44 Mag for over 50 years and have used all manufactures of brass. I miss shooting them but still have a box and a half sitting on my loading bench. Your load my be alright for ''tinking" those GIGANTIC STEEL PLATES at 20ft. Out of curiosity, I tried chambering some .44 Spl. (I) Giveaway ends March 20, 2022. RN bullets over 3.8 grs. The slower .44 Spl carries less energy. Using a 71/2 Colt Bisley Model chambered in .44 Special, 50 of these were fired at 25 yards. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. However, it may be necessary to shorten a .44 Magnum/.44 Special expanding die as well as a seater/crimper die to be able to reach the relatively short .44 Russian case. As a cartridge for the Hand Ejector, First Model .44 (nicknamed triplelock) they introduced a wild and crazy idea. Remington engineered the cartridge for the new big-bore wheel gun by lengthening the .44 Spl case. Because .44 Magnum cartridges are loaded to much higher pressures, running them through a revolver chambered for .44 Spl could have catastrophic results for both the shooter and the handgun. Add that to its limited penetration potential, and the Special isnt exactly a stellar hunting cartridge. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. The .44 Magnum was the end result of decades of hot .44 Spl hand loads. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Didn't intend to stir up a hornet's nest. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Some people use a .428 bullet in 44-40 and that same bullet can be used in 44 Russian and .44 Spl-Mag. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. It amazes me how many shooters young and old talk about their .44 Specials or .44 Magnums without having a clue as to their ancestry. It was almost immediately rejected because .44 Henry was rimfire the government wanted only centerfires. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. The 44 Magnum can be a real beast, loud blast and heavy recoil. The 44 Special fired a 246gr bullet at 755fps. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. While Special cases are usually more expensive than Magnum brass, you can always save your spent brass to save a few bucks. WARTHOG, Dirty Rat #600, BOLD #1056, CGCS,GCSAA, NMLRA, NRA, AF&AM, CBBRC. However, this monster speed demon works well for everything from elk to black bear to two-legged predators. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. Deployed military should use stateside address. However, this cartridge is ultra-mild in the recoil department while still providing plenty of accuracy and energy at self-defense ranges. Both cartridges were originally designed for big bore revolvers. Keith partnered with Smith & Wesson and Remington Arms and the cartridge was introduced onto the market in 1956. A little-known fact is S&W sold about a quarter million .44s to the Russian Government. Pistol & Revolver Ammunition. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Several here do what you describe. Finding anything other than .44 Special revolver probably isnt in the cards. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Above: Samples of revolvers chambered for all three .44s. 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. The 44 Special has a parent case of .44 Russian, bullet diameter of .429 inches(10.9 Millimeters), neck diameter of.457 inches(11.6 Millimeters), base diameter of .457 inches (11.6 Millimeters) , and length of 1.615 inches(41.0 Millimeters). Barrel lengths were reduced from 8 with the First Model Russians to 7 on the Second Model Russians. Later all lube grooves were covered as would be right and proper with lead alloy bullets. Both the .44 Spl and the .44 Magnum are popular cartridges among hand loaders. I couldnt hit much with it and it had huge recoil, making it uncontrollable for me. This New Anaconda performs exceptionally well with .44 Special loads. I don't paint bullets. and the case is the same outside diameter. One new winner* is announced every week! They satisfied different requirements: the 44-40 was a rifle cartridge, the 44 Russian a revolver cartridge. While some shooters might dismiss the .44 Spl as outdated, this mild-recoiling big-bore cartridge has more to offer than feelings of nostalgia. Clays is my favorite powder for light-recoil loads for the .44 Magnum, and it continued to work well during this . Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. (In fact, they'll chamber the .44 Special cartridges.) With Lymans RN bullets 4.2 grs. LRN GZN LRN GZN - Lead round nose, black antifriction coating . I do believe that this was due to the Russians having a round-nosed bullet design causing them to "tip" a bit from one to another as the spring pressure increased. 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. Both the Mag and the Special are used by serious bullseye competitors, which proves both are capable of consistent accuracy. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM DIY 2022, P.O. In 1957 the company went to model numbers with .44 Mags getting Model 29. A popular ammunition for recreational shooters and hunting rifle aficionados, .44 Magnum ammo combines velocity, energy and great performance. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. [1] The .44 Russian design marked the first use of an internally lubricated bullet in modern firearm ammunition. Page created in 0.116 seconds with 27 queries. The genesis of the .44 Magnum was a group of tinkerers, cowboys and gun nuts who werent satisfied with factory loads. RN to 240-gr. However, with a well-placed shot, the animal will eventually succumb to blood loss. The cartridge remains popular in the United States and many rounds like the 44 Special and 44 Magnum were directly influenced by it. 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. .44 Russian is .429 same as .44 spl, .44 Mag. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. Possibly the bullet seater will also be too long. They chambered just fine. Not sure which of these classic big-bore handgun cartridges you should load in your six-gun? Thankfully, manufacturers understand this. You can also find .44 Mag bolt-action, break-action, semi-automatic, and lever rifles. Cowboy 44 44 Magnum Cowboy .44 Magnum 180 Grain TCFP BLACK Hi-Tek Coated Lead Cowboy Action~100% Hand-Loaded!! 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. Any discussion of magnums should pay homage to both of them. Some people drive without seat belts too. .44 Russian is .429 same as .44 spl, .44 Mag. Now jump to 1907. 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. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Many shooters find the Magnum's recoil difficult to control. You can get away with a much lighter firearm with .44 sp. So, basically stopping power is difficult to quantify. Basically, the faster a bullet is traveling when it contacts the target, the deeper it will penetrate. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. But is the Special capable of stopping a dangerous threat? I have a pair of Uberti 44WCF revos and purchased two 44 Special cylinders and fitted to these revolvers and to shoot 44 Russian. 44 Russian is typically loaded at 650 to 700 fps with a 200 grain CSWC or CLRNFP. I drop-down to 3.5 grs. The Rossi clone lives up to the legend, and offers some nice modern features. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Mar/Apr 2023, P.O. It was named .44 S&W Special. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. A number of ammunition companies still manufacture .44 Russian ammunition: Additionally, Starline Brass makes new, unprimed cartridge cases in .44 Russian for handloaders. While that might not seem like a lot, that additional powder produces faster velocities, flatter trajectories, and heftier downrange energy. S&W wanted to enter the large frame, swing-out cylinder market. lbs). Lighter loads. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. west of town, down along Muddy Creek, TX. Both are good for bowling pin shoots, though you'll get faster splits using .44 Special. 6 More answers below Diktator Alexander Loading the 44 russian may need a new die or two. Without a doubt this is the finest brass on the market. 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. Velocity spreads were nearly even shooting both bullets with IMR Red. Contest void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. It typically produced a velocity of 750 feet per second with 310 foot-pounds of energy. View all 44 Russian Auto ammunition and bulk 44 Russian ammo for sale! Current loadings. It was named .44 S&W Special. Its recognizable by a large thumb screw on the topstrap. However, the weight of the gun and the weight of the projectile its firing also affect the amount of recoil produced. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Contest open to U.S. residents only. At ignition, the projectile is going to rattle around in the chamber until it engages the rifling and won't be real accurate. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. While plenty of gun guys (and gals) scoff at shooters who complain about recoil, it can have a major effect on accuracy. If all that cowboy has ever seen is a stockdam, he ain't gonna believe ya when ya tell him about whales. 300 Win Mag vs 338 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua Mag, 450 Bushmaster vs 458 SOCOM vs 50 Beowulf. Because of intense interest from his family and friends, Doug wrote a detailed account of the attack and the aftermath. The .44 Spl has been mostly kept alive by custom handloaders and cowboy action shooters. Not much out there better than a .44 rifle! Dubbed the S&W Model 29, it was specially designed to handle the new high-pressure loads. Developed as a big-bore revolver cartridge in the 1950s, the .44 Magnum quickly grew to widespread adoption. God, Liberty. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Taurus - 444 Raging Bull 6.5in 44 Magnum Matte Stainless 6RD. of Trail Boss for around 650 fps. A .44 mag loaded to around 900 to 1,000 fps will still make a significant impression on the local bag guy. While theres no doubt the .44 Rem Mag puts a ton more speed and energy downrange, that performance comes with a price. DocAitch Registered Joined Dec 17, 2008 931 Posts 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. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Ammo: Elk, Deer And Everything Else, 10 Best Long-Range Cartridges of All Time (2023), 8 On-Target Concealed Carry Insurance Options (2022), 10 Affordable Double-Barrel Shotgun Options (2022), Best AR-15 Options For Any Budget And Buyers Guide (2022), Best Concealed Carry Handguns For Women (2022). Heres how the cartridge stats measure up. Although insanely popular in the early 20th century, the Special almost went the way of the dinosaur after the introduction of its faster, harder-hitting, and more popular younger brother, the .44 Remington Magnum. 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. Velocity changed also to nominal 1,470 fps. (II) Limit one entry per household. can be handloaded with the same bullet. However, even the scoffing macho dudes at the gun range will shoot more accurately with a milder recoiling cartridge like the .44 Spl. The .44 Mag remains one of the most popular big-bore cartridges. S&W carried the .44 Special through four remodels stopping in 1966. The .44 Russian rds chambered just fine, the .44 Spl. .44 Magnum ammo was designed by firearm enthusiast Elmer Keith. You can safely shoot .44 Russian ammunition in any .44 Magnum or .44 Special revolver. A 246 grain round nose lead bullet was never referred to nor does it in anyway resemble a flying ashtray. However, you can shoot .44 Spl ammo in most .44 Magnum firearms. 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. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. 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. However, we can easily track a cartridges kinetic energy through the powers of math. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Where .44 Special shines the most in comparison to its bigger brother is having drastically less recoil. Thats why most..44 Magnum handguns have a little more heft than the typical .44 Special. No purchase necessary. The extra space allows loaders to pack 4.4 more grains of propellant into the .44 Mag. Contest open to U.S. residents only. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Colt and everyone else that makes single actions frequently offer dual cylinder models in .44/40 and .44 Special. been EDCing a Charter Arms 4 Bulldog for years. View as Grid . Either way, HSM has you covered. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Because .44 Mag hums along at a significantly higher velocity than .44 Spl, it also carries a ton more kinetic energy with it. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. Then you can use a 240 jacketed bullet and 24.8 gr of H110 to get 1400fps for a stout .44 magnum load. Even the old gunfightin' gun writers of the time often acknowledged that .44 Magnum had too much kick. check out the. Both enjoyed very long service lives, commonly available until WWII. Bill Jordan said as much in his book No Second Place Winner; as did fellow Border Patrolman Skeeter Skelton. Seven of the best .44 Magnum Revolver on the market 2023. Options range from traditional hard cast to streamlined modern polymer tipped bullets. Experimenters such as Elmer Keith proved that a heavily loaded .44 Special was very effective on big game. They lengthened .44 Russians case to 1.16, using the exact same 246-gr. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Some .44 Magnum sixguns will shoot the shorter .44 Special loads well while others give mediocre performance. For hunting, either with a rifle or a handgun, the .44 Remington Magnum is capable of taking even the toughest game animals. As long as the hunter knows how to follow a blood trail, he recovers the animal, and the hunt is still deemed a success. To ensure we had as close to an apples-to-apples comparison as possible, we looked at Noslers load data. Mine currently are the RCBS "cowboy" style with carbide sizing die and case mouth belling die with plug diameter of .426 inch. 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. The original load of .44 Russian was a 246-grain, .426-inch bullet seated on 23 grains of black powder. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. Deployed military should use stateside address. If you have a .44 Mag, it can safely handle .44 Spl cartridges. 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 case head is the problem. with 310 ft.-lbs. Youll need to bust out your eyeglasses and a good ruler to measure the dimension variations. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. to improve it into the Model #3 Russian. No purchase necessary. You can also tame the .44 Magnum's relatively wild recoil by shooting loads with lighter bullets. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Dash Caliber Deployed military should use stateside address. It features a .429-inch lead bullet that sits in a straight-walled case that is 1.285 inches long. 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