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Cartridge comparison

.38 S&W vs .44 Bull Dog

.38 S&W and .44 Bull Dog are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.38 S&W.44 Bull Dog
TypeRevolverRevolver
Introduced18771878
Bullet diameter0.361″0.445″
Case length0.7752″0.526″
Max pressure14,500 psi18,000 psi
Recoil2.5–4 ft·lb2.5–4 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd25 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .38 S&W and .44 Bull Dog trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare