Cartridge comparison
.44 Bull Dog vs .442 Webley
.44 Bull Dog and .442 Webley are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .44 Bull Dog | .442 Webley | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1878 | 1868 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.445″ | 0.436″ |
| Case length | 0.526″ | 0.6902″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 5.4–6.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 25 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
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.
