Revolver · SAAMI standardized
.41 Remington Magnum
Smith & Wesson and Remington's 1964 hunting revolver cartridge.
- Caliber
- 0.41″ · 10.414 mm
- Introduced
- 1964
- Case
- Rimless
- Primary use
- Hunting, Self-Defense
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1964
- Type
- Revolver
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Remington
- Manufacturer
- Remington Arms
- Standard
- SAAMI standardized
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 35 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:18.75
- Primer
- Boxer Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 36,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 100 yd
- Recoil
- 10–16 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Introduced by Remington Arms
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .41 Remington Magnum.
Performance
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
SAAMI · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 10.41 | 0.410 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 11.02 | 0.434 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 11.02 | 0.434 | ~ |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.50 | 0.492 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.52 | 0.060 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 32.77 | 1.290 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 40.39 | 1.590 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .41 Remington Magnum is highlighted below.
Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
Suitable powders
9 reloading powders listed for .41 Remington Magnum, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
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Firearms chambered in .41 Remington Magnum
12 models in the database chamber .41 Remington Magnum. Browse all →
Connected reference
History
Smith & Wesson and Remington introduced this magnum revolver cartridge in 1964, designed to fill the gap between .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum. Initially conceived as a police cartridge with better terminal performance than .357 Mag but less recoil than .44 Mag. Never achieved the market penetration S&W hoped for; overshadowed by .357 and .44 Magnum.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .41 Remington Magnum use?
- .41 Remington Magnum typically uses a 1:18.75 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .41 Remington Magnum?
- .41 Remington Magnum uses a 0.41″ (10.414 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .41 Remington Magnum still in production?
- .41 Remington Magnum is active; typical availability is common.
- What is .41 Remington Magnum used for?
- .41 Remington Magnum is primarily used for hunting, self-defense.
- What are the best powders for .41 Remington Magnum?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for .41 Remington Magnum include N350, Herco, Enforcer, Blue Dot, among 9 suitable options.
Sources & provenance
- Standard SAAMI — SAAMI cartridge & chamber drawing — .41 Remington Magnum archived
- Standard SAAMI — ANSI/SAAMI Z299 — Cartridge & Chamber Drawings archived
- Standard SAAMI — ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-2022 — Centerfire Pistol & Revolver Voluntary Performance Standards · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Hornady — 41 Mag 190 gr FTX LEVERevolution (Item #9078) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Remington — High Terminal Performance 41 Rem Magnum, 210 Grain JSP (SKU 23000) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Federal — Power-Shok Handgun 41 Rem Magnum, 210 Grain JHP (SKU C41A) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Hornady — 41 Rem Mag 210 gr XTP (Item #9077) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Buffalo Bore — Heavy .41 Magnum Pistol & Handgun Ammunition (Item 16A) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 73 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →