Lindcott Armory Compare / .44 Russian vs .455 Webley
Cartridge comparison
.44 Russian vs .455 Webley
.44 Russian is faster (820 vs 700 fps); .44 Russian carries more energy (367 vs 288 ft·lb); .455 Webley recoils less.
.44 Russian →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.455 Webley →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .44 Russian | .455 Webley | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1870 | 1887 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.429″ | 0.455″ |
| Case length | 0.97″ | 0.77″ |
| Velocity | 770–820 fps | 600–700 fps |
| Energy | 323–367 ft·lb | 175–288 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 14,500 psi | 13,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 2.5–3.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 40 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .44 Russian faster than .455 Webley?
- .44 Russian is faster — up to 820 fps versus 700 fps.
- Does .44 Russian hit harder than .455 Webley?
- .44 Russian carries more muzzle energy (367 vs 288 ft·lb).