.44 Magnum
| .44 Remington Magnum | ||||||
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 .44 Remington Magnum cartridge | ||||||
| Type | Handgun/revolver/rifle | |||||
| Place of origin | United States | |||||
| Production history | ||||||
| Designer | Elmer Keith/Smith & Wesson | |||||
| Designed | 1954 | |||||
| Produced | 1955–present | |||||
| Specifications | ||||||
| Parent case | .44 S&W Special | |||||
| Case type | Rimmed, straight | |||||
| Bullet diameter | .429 in (10.9 mm) | |||||
| Neck diameter | .457 in (11.6 mm) | |||||
| Base diameter | .457 in (11.6 mm) | |||||
| Rim diameter | .514 in (13.1 mm) | |||||
| Rim thickness | .060 in (1.5 mm) | |||||
| Case length | 1.285 in (32.6 mm) | |||||
| Overall length | 1.61 in (41 mm) | |||||
| Case capacity | 37.9 gr H2O (2.46 cm3) | |||||
| Primer type | Large Pistol | |||||
| Maximum pressure | 36,000 psi (250 MPa) | |||||
| Ballistic performance | ||||||
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.44 Magnum is a large revolver caliber. It is also used in some carbines and rifles. It is common in action movies such as Dirty Harry. .44 Magnum Media
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