Lindcott Armory Compare / .41 Action Express vs .41 Remington Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.41 Action Express vs .41 Remington Magnum
.41 Remington Magnum is faster (1,500 vs 1,350 fps); .41 Remington Magnum carries more energy (1,198 vs 689 ft·lb); .41 Action Express recoils less.
.41 Action Express →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.41 Remington Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .41 Action Express | .41 Remington Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1986 | 1964 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.41″ | 0.41″ |
| Case length | 0.866″ | 1.29″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,350 fps | 1,200–1,500 fps |
| Energy | 384–689 ft·lb | 544–1,198 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .41 Action Express faster than .41 Remington Magnum?
- .41 Remington Magnum is faster — up to 1,500 fps versus 1,350 fps.
- Does .41 Action Express hit harder than .41 Remington Magnum?
- .41 Remington Magnum carries more muzzle energy (1,198 vs 689 ft·lb).