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.38-40 Winchester vs .44-40 Winchester
.44-40 Winchester is faster (1,400 vs 1,320 fps); .44-40 Winchester carries more energy (945 vs 695 ft·lb); .38-40 Winchester recoils less.
.38-40 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.44-40 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .38-40 Winchester | .44-40 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1874 | 1873 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.401″ | 0.427″ |
| Case length | 1.305″ | 1.305″ |
| Velocity | 1,050–1,320 fps | 1,150–1,400 fps |
| Energy | 440–695 ft·lb | 585–945 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 14,000 psi | 11,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb | 6–10 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .38-40 Winchester faster than .44-40 Winchester?
- .44-40 Winchester is faster — up to 1,400 fps versus 1,320 fps.
- Does .38-40 Winchester hit harder than .44-40 Winchester?
- .44-40 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (945 vs 695 ft·lb).