Lindcott Armory Compare / .44 Bull Dog vs .442 Webley
Cartridge comparison
.44 Bull Dog vs .442 Webley
.44 Bull Dog is faster (700 vs 650 fps); .44 Bull Dog carries more energy (218 vs 188 ft·lb); .442 Webley recoils less.
.44 Bull Dog →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.442 Webley →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .44 Bull Dog | .442 Webley | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1878 | 1868 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.44″ | 0.436″ |
| Case length | 0.57″ | 0.69″ |
| Velocity | 650–700 fps | 600–650 fps |
| Energy | 188–218 ft·lb | 160–188 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 2.5–3.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 20 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is .44 Bull Dog faster than .442 Webley?
- .44 Bull Dog is faster — up to 700 fps versus 650 fps.
- Does .44 Bull Dog hit harder than .442 Webley?
- .44 Bull Dog carries more muzzle energy (218 vs 188 ft·lb).