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The longer case of the .44 Magnum holds more powder, and, even though the .44 is smaller in diameter, it tends to pack a heavier projectile, ranging from 240 to 350 grains, vs. the typical 165 to 235 grain projectiles used by the .45 ACP.
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Which is more powerful, a .44 caliber or .45?
It depends on the load
Which is more powerful a 45 or a 44?
A 44 magnum is more powerful than a 45calibur
Which is wore powerful a 45 caliber or a 44 caliber?
Depends on which 45 and which 44 chambering you are talking about the load
Is a 44 magnum more powerful a 500 caliber?
the 500 caliber is reported to have about 3 times the knockdown energy as the .44 magnum at 100 yards; but, for me, if I had to choose between the two, I'd still stick with the .44 magnum as its more than enough to stop large game animals and the price of the ammo is much less--also, much less recoil.
Which caliber barrel is heaviest all things being equal a 22 caliber b 30 caliber c 44 caliber or d the barrels weigh the same?
The 22 weighs more. Being that the 22 is smaller the hole you bore to fit it in the barrel is smaller, there for you have more steel than in the 44 calibur barrel.
What is more powerfull 44 mag or 44 special?
.44 Magnum is the more powerful cartridge.
Which has a higher caliber a 44 magnum or a 45 caliber?
A 44 magnum is just the new and improved version of the 44 special which the special is a 44 caliber. Magnum just means bigger so the 44 magnum is pretty much in between 44 and 45 cal. However, if you mean size, .45 is slightly larger in diamater than .44.
Is a 44 magnum more powerful than a Desert Eagle pistol?
The Desert Eagle was made in several calibers- one of which WAS the .44 magnum.
What is more powerful 357 magnum or 44 magnum?
.44 Magnum
What is the most powerful handgun caliber in the world besides the 44 mag?
There are many handgun rounds that exceed the 44 mag. 454, 460, 500 to name a few.
Was Abraham Lincoln shot more than once?
No, he was shot squarely in the head by John Wilkes Booth with a .44 caliber pistol.
How many grain of powder do you use in a 44 Winchester pistol?
We can't answer for a couple of reasons. Winchester does not make 44 pistols. Any load data is based on exact caliber (there is more than one 44 caliber) the bullet weight and type, and the type of powder used (there are dozens of different powders)
