Munitions

.44 Remington Magnum cartridge

Also known as
  • 44 Remington Magnum
  • 44 Rem. Magnum
  • 44 Magnum
  • .44 Magnum
  • 44 Rem Mag
  • .44 Rem Mag

The .44 Remington Magnum is a U.S. rimmed centerfire revolver cartridge introduced in 1955 and still sold by major ammunition makers for revolvers and handguns. C.I.P. lists the standard cartridge at 32.64 mm case length, 40.89 mm overall length, and 2800 bar maximum pressure.

Profile / Specs

Specifications

Cartridge type
Rimmed centerfire revolver cartridge
Case length
32.64 mm
Overall length
40.89 mm
Bullet diameter
10.97 mm / .429 in
Maximum pressure
2800 bar
Compatible Handguns

Federal lists 44 Remington Magnum among its popular handgun calibers.

Compatible itemItem typeCompatibility evidence
Handgun/pistol, Handheld small arm / sidearm, Infantry WeaponsHandgun/pistolHandgun and pistol platform

Federal lists 44 Remington Magnum among its popular handgun calibers, so the general handgun and pistol page links to this cartridge family explicitly.

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Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service
Commercial revolver and handgun ammunition.
Used by
Revolvers, Handguns
Representative Factory Loads

Current commercial loads cover practice, defensive, and hunting use with 180-grain to 240-grain bullets.

LoadBulletRole
Remington UMC Handgun180-grain jacketed soft pointHigh-volume target shooting at 1610 fps.
Remington High Terminal Performance240-grain jacketed soft pointPersonal protection or handgun hunting at 1180 fps.
Remington Core-Lokt Handgun240-grain Core-Lokt hollow pointBig-game handgun hunting at 1220 fps.
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Related Weapon Systems
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