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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1877 | 1878 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.361″ | 0.445″ |
| Case length | 0.7752″ | 0.526″ |
| Max pressure | 14,500 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 2.5–4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 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.