.44 Remington Magnum

1955 · Elmer Keith / Smith & Wesson / Remington · 44 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .44 Magnum, .44 Mag, 10.9x33mmR

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter10.9 mm (0.429")
Neck Diameter11.6 mm (0.457")
Base Diameter11.6 mm (0.457")
Case Length32.6 mm (1.283")
Overall Length40.9 mm (1.610")
Max Pressure250 MPa (36,000 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight15.6 g (241 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity387 m/s (1270 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy1166 J (860 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Pistol
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1955

Firearms chambered in .44 Remington Magnum

Cartridge family

Parent cartridge: .44 Special

Derived cartridges