Lindcott Armory Compare / .44 Magnum vs .454 Casull
Cartridge comparison
.44 Magnum vs .454 Casull
.454 Casull is faster (1,900 vs 1,650 fps); .454 Casull carries more energy (1,800 vs 1,200 ft·lb); .44 Magnum recoils less.
.44 Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.454 Casull →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .44 Magnum | .454 Casull | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1955 | 1958 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.429″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 1.285″ | 1.383″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,650 fps | 1,400–1,900 fps |
| Energy | 750–1,200 ft·lb | 1,040–1,800 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 36,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 22–35 ft·lb | 35–55 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .44 Magnum faster than .454 Casull?
- .454 Casull is faster — up to 1,900 fps versus 1,650 fps.
- Does .44 Magnum hit harder than .454 Casull?
- .454 Casull carries more muzzle energy (1,800 vs 1,200 ft·lb).