Revolver · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.44 Remington Centerfire
The .44 Remington Centerfire (11.4x27mmR) was a rimmed centrefire revolver cartridge with a heeled bullet, made by Remington from 1875 to 1895 for the Remington Model 1875..
- Caliber
- 0.447″ · 11.354 mm
- Introduced
- 1875
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- Self-Defense
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1875
- Type
- Revolver
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Remington
- Manufacturer
- Remington Arms
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 29.1 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:18
- Primer
- Large Pistol
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 14,500 CUP, SAAMI crusher
- Eff. range
- 100 yd
- Max range
- 2000 yd
- Recoil
- 2.5–5.2 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Introduced by Remington Arms
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .44 Remington Centerfire, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
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Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
Wikipedia · secondary source| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 11.35 | 0.447 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 11.35 | 0.447 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 11.38 | 0.448 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.19 | 0.480 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.49 | 0.059 | |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 27.05 | 1.065 | · |
| Overall length | 37.65 | 1.482 | |
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. .44 Remington Centerfire is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Firearms chambered in .44 Remington Centerfire
Connected reference
History
Introduced with the Remington Model 1875; production ended 1895.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .44 Remington Centerfire use?
- .44 Remington Centerfire typically uses a 1:18 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .44 Remington Centerfire?
- .44 Remington Centerfire uses a 0.447″ (11.354 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .44 Remington Centerfire still in production?
- .44 Remington Centerfire is obsolete; typical availability is collector.
- What is .44 Remington Centerfire used for?
- .44 Remington Centerfire is primarily used for self-defense.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
