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Technical Specifications:
Caliber: | .44 S&W Special |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.429" | 10.90mm |
Primer Size: | Large Pistol (LP) |
Max. Case Length (l3): | 1.153" | 29.29mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 1.615" | 41.02mm |
Max. Standardized : | 14504 psi | 1000 bar |
Case Capacity: | 35.0 Grains of Water | 2.27 cm3 |
CID: | CID_717 |
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Letztes Update: | 2/20/2025 |
- The .44 Smith & Wesson Special is a medium- to large-caliber, centerfire revolver cartridge developed in 1907 by Smith & Wesson.
It was initially used for target shooting applications, but has since seen use in other applications such as hunting and law enforcement due to its accuracy and stopping power. The .44 S&W Special is still popular with recreational shooters and hunters due to its affordability and mild recoil.Technical specifications of caliber .44 S&W Special, popular powders, suitable bullets and comprehensive load data for this caliber: When aggregating the ballistic performance of 18 suitable bullets for this caliber, you get an average powder charge of 10.3gr | 0.67g , an average muzzle velocity (V0) of 872fps | 266m/s , and an average muzzle energy (E0) of 568 Joule.
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Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
.44 S&W Special load data available with the following bullets:
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