Cartridge comparison
.44 Magnum vs .454 Casull
.44 Magnum and .454 Casull are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .44 Magnum | .454 Casull | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1955 | 1958 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.429″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 1.285″ | 1.3831″ |
| Max pressure | 36,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 22–35 ft·lb | 35–55 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 100 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.