Cartridge comparison
.44-40 Winchester vs .445 SuperMag
.44-40 Winchester and .445 SuperMag are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .44-40 Winchester | .445 SuperMag | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1873 | 1988 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4272″ | 0.429″ |
| Case length | 1.3051″ | 1.59″ |
| Max pressure | 11,000 psi | 40,611 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–5.2 ft·lb | 28.3–46.1 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 200 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.
