To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. It amazes me how many shooters young and old talk about their .44 [] Shooting heavier bullets causes more buck than shooting lighter bullets. You need to seriously look at shooting .44 spl in those revolvers. However, their most important contribution was to come up with the first cartridge using a bullet of uniform diameter. 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. 30+yrs ago the pistol targets were 4" plates at 50ft, the rifle targets were 8" plates at 50-60yds. Both the Mag and the Special are used by serious bullseye competitors, which proves both are capable of consistent accuracy. Designed in 1870, the cartridge quickly grew in popularity due to its reputation for having good enough power and accuracy to be suitable for most purposes. And this is not limited to the cowboy/old west shooters. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. of Trail Boss for right around 685 fps. Great Brass by a company with top notch customer . Smith & Wesson Centerfire Revolvers. 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 Duke was also feted with a US governmentpaid buffalo hunting trip with Buffalo Bill Cody and US generals Philip Sheridan and George Armstrong Custer, where he was impressed with Cody's adeptness with firearms. is a Navy Arms replica of a 3rd Model S&W .44 Russian. 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. While that might not seem like a lot, that additional powder produces faster velocities, flatter trajectories, and heftier downrange energy. And yet for some reason folks just can't resist trying something just because it will fit, or because it's close enough. Theres your answer. Yup and yup. If you have a .44 Mag, it can safely handle .44 Spl cartridges. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. No purchase necessary. Since the Russians promised to pay for their S&W Model #3 in gold, the company was happy to accept their idea. 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. Several here do what you describe. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. The 44-40 chamber is too large(about the same diameter as a 45 Colt case) and bottle necked. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. The main difference is in the case dimensions. I've been shooting a 44 Mag for over 50 years and have used all manufactures of brass. At typical self-defense ranges, there isnt time to see serious bullet drop or wind drift. Lorenz originally filmed grizzlys without carrying a pistol.. wild bunch GREED & the gamers from IPSC killed the fun. Less case volume. Colt and everyone else that makes single actions frequently offer dual cylinder models in .44/40 and .44 Special. When the bullet makes impact, much of that kinetic energy is transferred to the target, sending concussive energy through soft tissue. Even for someone of that skill level, his competition handguns are usually chambered for .38/.357 or 9mm. Get the latest news and reviews from Gundigest.com. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. In the 1980s they reintroduced Model 24s (Hand Ejector, Fourth Model) and Model 624s (stainless steel) and in the 21st century there have been some .44 Special limited editions. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Contest void where prohibited by law. I got a stainless Non fluted cylinder gp100 then found a blued 5 inch on CDNN for $500. Black Powder and the Cowboy Way. Stopping a human threat and humanely harvesting an animal are two very different things. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Based on the black-powder .44 Smith & Wesson Russian, the Special featured the newest, state-of-the-art smokeless powder. SWC with a gas check. First model .44 Russian Model #3s looked identical to the companys .44 Americans, but soon the Russians wanted some changes. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Grizzly Bear Charge Stopped with a .44 Magnum Arizona - ( Ammoland.com )- The video was filmed by Leon Lorenz on 14 June, 2010. You can also shoot a mini shotgun shell in it sometimes called snake shot. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Hi, I have a .44 magnum carbine and I love it! Neither arrived on the revolver scene as full-blown innovations. They were ballistic twins. At ignition, the projectile is going to rattle around in the chamber until it engages the rifling and won't be real accurate. S&W carried the .44 Special through four remodels stopping in 1966. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM DIY 2022, P.O. Until quite recently, the factory loads for the .44 Special have been pretty anemica 246-gr. Taurus - 444 Raging Bull 6.5in 44 Magnum Matte Stainless 6RD. Some .44 Magnum sixguns will shoot the shorter .44 Special loads well while others give mediocre performance. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. SASS has degenerated into a game of dress up for old baby boomers. 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. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. not. An average 240-grain load of .44 Special has a maximum point blank range of around 80 yards on a six-inch target, while the same projectile loaded for .44 Magnum can extend that to 120 yards. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. In short, there are pros and cons to both .44 Special and .44 Magnum. A 246 grain round nose lead bullet was never referred to nor does it in anyway resemble a flying ashtray. Accurate, Powerful and Reliable, the .44 Special Really Is Special", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.44_Russian&oldid=1140458460, Ten-X ammunition 200 grain lead round nose and flat point, JMJ Smith Ammo Inc. ammunition 200 grain lead round nose, flat point, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 04:29. Contest void where prohibited by law. Stopping power is one of those terms that gets tossed around as shooters try to qualify the effectiveness of certain cartridges. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. 5. Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. It was SKILL AND speed back then. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Not sure which of these classic big-bore handgun cartridges you should load in your six-gun? The 44 Russian is used by many Cowboy Action Shooters who appreciate its soft shooting nature, and it's excellent accuracy. Finding anything other than .44 Special revolver probably isnt in the cards. (II) Limit one entry per household. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.). No purchase necessary. Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 04:29, "Smith & Wesson's #3, Colt's Biggest Rival in the Old West", "American Legends: Those Fantastic .44s! Now bullets were not only of uniform diameter, the lube grooves were also seated inside the case, and the cylinder now had two diameters in the chambers. The .44mag was made in 1975 and the little .357 is an early eighties model. With improved firearm metallurgy available, Smith & Wesson increased the bullet weight of the new cartridge to 246 grains while retaining a heavy 23-grain black-powder propellant charge, which almost equaled that of the .44 American and produced a muzzle velocity of roughly 750ft/s. May 23, 2013 North country gal said: Different cartridge length. Contest void where prohibited by law. 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. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Like the Russian it can be used in a 44 mag in case . I know 18 such rounds came with my first S&W .44 Magnum in 1968. 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. of Trail Boss for around 650 fps. And easy to carry too. However, when a heavyweight bullet rips through the air at Magnum velocities, over-penetration can be a serious concern. Single point sling is handy for the bush. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. [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. Now, almost 70 years later, .44 Magnum is still going strong. 3. Photo: Wikipedia. Should I? 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. On 44 WCF its .471. Contest open to U.S. residents only. .44 Special Vs. .44 Magnum: Is .44 Spl Good For Anything? to improve it into the Model #3 Russian. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. 44-40 or 44WCF are larger diameter cases like 45 Colt cases then bottle necked to a .427 bullet. Learn how your comment data is processed. Because the .44 Mag cruises about 1.5 times faster than the .44 Special, it spends less time getting to the target. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). 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. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. A 45-70 has comparable bullet mass, but doubling the speed makes the recoil 35-38 ft-lbs! The case head is the problem. (II) Limit one entry per household. Its recognizable by a large thumb screw on the topstrap. However, this monster speed demon works well for everything from elk to black bear to two-legged predators. The vast majority of .44 Spl loads are marketed for cowboy action shooting. Lots of folks said "ohh, bad juju" but he says he had no problems. BTW, before the Magnum was even thought of the .44 S&W Special was the Bullseye Competition Cartridge of Choice for many years. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Where .44 Special shines the most in comparison to its bigger brother is having drastically less recoil. 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. (II) Limit one entry per household. The black powder charge was 23 grains. I like 'em a lot. and .44 Russian rds in a 44-40 revolver. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. I believe the man sitting on the car bumper next to Elmer Keith is Roy Weatherby. However, it may be necessary to shorten a .44 Magnum/ .44 Special expanding die as well as a seater/crimper . The extra space allows loaders to pack 4.4 more grains of propellant into the .44 Mag. The first pairings of smokeless powder with the .44 Russian fell flat due to the lower energy density of early smokeless powder. [3], Over 131,000 S&W Model 3 revolvers were eventually sold to the Russian Army. And because the Mag can be loaded into both handguns and rifles, it can serve as a handy, dual-purpose cartridge. God, Liberty. It was not a bad cartridge at all but nothing really new, yet. My Colts have dual cylinders, 44-40 & Special. If they feed and chamber, should be safe. 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. I use an old .44 Special expanding die and purchased a .44 Russian seating die. Accuracy is a complex formula of ballistics, firearm design, and marksmanship. S&W chambered the Model #3 Russian and the New Model #3, both single action top-breaks, in .44 Russian. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. In a self-defense situation, where your children are sleeping on the other side of the wall behind the bad guy, too much penetration can have fatal consequences. It is usually a 44 casing loaded with lead shot. "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, I won't be laid a hand on. It is also easy to find fresh brass for both cartridges. [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. If recoil is a turn-off, the .44 Spl is probably the better option. (II) Limit one entry per household. Dash Caliber First, the Rossi is a very high-quality clone and performs every bit as well as an original Model 1892. Pistol & Revolver Ammunition. These cartridges had one thing in common, they all used bullets with two diameters. Velocity affects penetration, especially when shooting non-expanding projectiles like jacketed hollow points. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Mag. Colt introduced its solid-frame, single-action Model P in 1873. Freelance double-nought spy I don't recall him saying if he was able to reload those cases or not. 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). When choosing a round for hunting, it is important to make sure the cartridge can effectively and ethically harvest whatever game animal youre pursuing. and .44 Magnum and refer to the Russian as the .44 Short. We should also point out that there are plenty of lever rifles that pack .44 Mag, and the longer barrels definitely support a flatter trajectory and better long-range accuracy. The .44 Mag uses a stretched-out .44 Spl case. 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. The .44 Russian, also known as the .44 S&W Russian, is a black-powder center-fire metallic revolver cartridge developed by Smith & Wesson in 1870. Smith & Wesson introduced the first successful big-bore, centerfire sixgun, the Model #3 American, in 1869. that way. They chambered just fine. So instead of offering hotter .44 Specials, the .44 Magnum was born. The .44 Mag is a close- to mid-range cartridge. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Police departments have also been ditching .40 S&W nationwide (partially) for the same reason over the last 20 years in favor of 9mm. Contest void where prohibited by law. .44 Russians can be fired in a .44 Spl.cylinder. The all steel Pug has been my EDC for years. Below, from left Using a 71/2 Colt Bisley Model chambered in .44 Special, 50 of these were fired at 25 yards. That said, if .44 Special appeals to you as a defensive cartridge, there are still plenty of relatively small revolver options out there to choose from (even if most will be second-hand). 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. 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. The .44 Russian still provides much pleasurable shooting. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Because the .44 Special has mild recoil and more limited penetration potential, it is the safer option for home defense. Then you can use a 240 jacketed bullet and 24.8 gr of H110 to get 1400fps for a stout .44 magnum load. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. 38 Colt Short, 38 Colt Long, 38 Special in a .357 Magnum. That means theres less time for wind and gravity to pull the bullet off course. If you can reload them, put a hollowpoint or a wad cutter in there and let me know how it works. Many shooters find the Magnum's recoil difficult to control. Both the .44 Spl and the .44 Magnum are popular cartridges among hand loaders. Quad-ported by Mag-Na-Port and put a 500 S&W Hogue recoil absorbing grip on it. Then there was a Third Model .44 Russian with 6.5 barrel. Mechanical accuracy has an enormous number of variables. Its amazing what a mere 4.4 grains of extra case capacity can achieve. I look at the .44 Russian compared to the .44 Spl. Reloading the .44 Russian is made easier today with the availability of .44 Magnum Carbide sizing dies. However, you wont want to stretch your shooting range too far. Handloaders can choose from almost every bullet style under the sun. 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. I don't paint bullets. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. The 44-40 (first known as 44 Winchester Centerfire or WCF) was introduced in 1873; the 44 Russian was introduced in 1871. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Feb 21, 2010 I have been doing it for years, its just like shooting 38 Specials in a 357 Magnum. 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. Great article, thanks! Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. 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. Experimenters such as Elmer Keith proved that a heavily loaded .44 Special was very effective on big game. 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. VTI has Uberti 44 special cylinders for $110 each. 44 S&W Russian. Mag. Bill Jordan said as much in his book No Second Place Winner; as did fellow Border Patrolman Skeeter Skelton. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Its also a favorite of cowboy action shooters and makes a fun plinking tool. The Flying Ashtray was, is and will always be the sadly discontinued #4477 Speer 200g JHP. It was named .44 S&W Special. The .44 Specialor rather .44 Smith & Wesson Specialis essentially a slightly lengthened .44 Russian case loaded with smokeless powder. With similar ballistics and accuracy of the .44 Russian using the then new smokeless propellant. Both fire heavyweight .429-inch (10.9 mm) bullets. of Universal is right at 720 fps, while 5.0 grs. But is the Special capable of stopping a dangerous threat? .44 Russian is .429 same as .44 spl, .44 Mag. Hefty recoil requires a little extra recovery effort. Their Double Action top-breaks were mostly chambered in .44 Russian too. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Good grief! Deployed military should use stateside address. JerryB II Corinthians 3:17, Now the Lord is that Spirit . Sort By. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. And both are fine options for hunting and home defense. Basically, the faster a bullet is traveling when it contacts the target, the deeper it will penetrate. Current loadings. Sure, some people handle recoil better than others. 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. And the equation leans heavily on shooter skills. You can get away with a much lighter firearm with .44 sp. Two of those revolvers ended up in this camp, a Richards Type II conversion with a 5" barrel and the Richards-Mason conversion with an 8" barrel. [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. Deployed military should use stateside address. 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. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. I have a pair of Uberti .44 Russians and back them up with a Colt Single Action. Named Model #3, it was chambered for the .44 Henry, same as used in Winchesters Model 1866 rifles and carbines. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. . As a cartridge for the Hand Ejector, First Model .44 (nicknamed triplelock) they introduced a wild and crazy idea. I couldnt hit much with it and it had huge recoil, making it uncontrollable for me. Shooting 44 Specials And 44 Russians In Our 44 Magnums For That Extra Hoot FortuneCookie45LC 63.6K subscribers Subscribe 5.5K views 5 years ago The often mentioned fouling and residue buildup. M. Ayoob had a .44 Magnum converted to .44 Automag. Meanwhile, the .44 Spls recoil is mild as milk. It will be your brass. Reloading the .44 Russian is made easier today with the availability of .44 Magnum Carbide sizing dies. One new winner* is announced every week! 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. (In fact, they'll chamber the .44 Special cartridges.) 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 The .44 Magnum is more popular for metallic silhouette shooting (such as IMSSU events) given the flatter trajectory and greater power. 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. Elmer Keith had pushed the envelope for years with ever heavier bullets sent downrange at faster and faster velocities. Loading the 44 russian may need a new die or two. November 23, 2011 in SASS Wire. .44 Russians (Flat Nose) will not function in my Browning B-92 .44 Magnum. A little-known fact is S&W sold about a quarter million .44s to the Russian Government. Both are good for bowling pin shoots, though you'll get faster splits using .44 Special. Kinetic energy is equal to half the mass of the bullet times its velocity squared. Seven of the best .44 Magnum Revolver on the market 2023. Is it absolutely necessary to have a .44 Russian chambered cylinder or will the .44 Special work just fine with Russian brass? and the case is the same outside diameter. Some people use a .428 bullet in 44-40 and that same bullet can be used in 44 Russian and .44 Spl-Mag. Bottom line is you need to have 2 cylinders for this. Barrel lengths were reduced from 8 with the First Model Russians to 7 on the Second Model Russians. That means theres plenty more .44 Magnum ammo and firearm variety. On the left Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. However, Uberti offers an excellent replica of the Model #3 Russian chambered in .44 Russian which is safe with reasonable smokeless loads. First - The 44 Russian case is considerably smaller in diameter than the 44-40 at the base and throughout the entire case dimension. They lengthened .44 Russian's case to 1.16, using the exact same 246-gr. Possibly the bullet seater will also be too long. However, the opposite isnt true. 3.5 to 3.6 grains of Red Dot or Bullseye powder achieves this with very good accuracy. Dubbed the S&W Model 29, it was specially designed to handle the new high-pressure loads. As we said, the .44 Mag has a slightly longer case than the .44 Spl. In response, Smith & Wesson developed the first double-action .44 Magnum revolver in 1955. The 44 Special fired a 246gr bullet at 755fps. However, you can shoot .44 Spl ammo in most .44 Magnum firearms. No purchase necessary. The larger one accepted the case, the smaller one at the front of the chamber accepted the bullet. 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. When a hunter shoots an animal, it may not drop dead in its tracks. 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. A popular ammunition for recreational shooters and hunting rifle aficionados, .44 Magnum ammo combines velocity, energy and great performance. [3][4], Smith & Wesson did so by reducing the diameter of the .44 bullet to .429 and adding lubrication grooves to its base. The new magnum case was the .44 Special stretched to 1.29. The latter is an excellent hunting round thats capable of dropping even elephants, but depending on what kind of handgun hunting you expect to do, .44 Magnum may still be a suboptimal choice. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. The selection of .44-caliber bullets is vast, allowing plenty of load customization. Posted: 12/9/2011 3:27:38 PM EST [#5] 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. Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. 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 Magnum can be a real beast, loud blast and heavy recoil. The shank of the bullet fitting inside the brass case was smaller in diameter than the portion of the bullet in front of the case. Even the old gunfightin' gun writers of the time often acknowledged that .44 Magnum had too much kick. (II) Limit one entry per household. The .44 Magnum was the end result of decades of hot .44 Spl hand loads. Comparing the accuracy of two different cartridges is a tricky affair. Contest void where prohibited by law. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Deployed military should use stateside address. Cowboy load for .44 Magnum I started shooting with a local Cowboy Action Shooting club several months ago. More selection. Yes, the 44 Special can be applied in the 44 Magnum barrel with no . This market demand led to the first mass-produced revolver made specifically for target competition, the S&W New Model Number 3 Target, introduced . 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