.44 Magnum
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.44 Magnum | |||||||||
Game information | |||||||||
All information listed assumes Standard FMJ (Reg/SP/FMJ) | |||||||||
Category | (P)istol caliber | ||||||||
Recoil level | 5 | ||||||||
Cost per round | 3.00 | ||||||||
Weight per round (units) | 0.02 | ||||||||
Quantity (retail box/bulk can) | 50 / 500 | ||||||||
Damage tables | |||||||||
Type | LDV | C1 | C2 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 | |
Bullet | +4 | 89% | 80% | 71% | 58% | 45% | 22% | 7% | |
Handloading information | |||||||||
Primer type | Large pistol | ||||||||
Powder type | Pistol powder | ||||||||
Projectile type | .429, 240 grain | ||||||||
Cost per case | 0.667 | ||||||||
Standard load (SP) | 200 pwdr | ||||||||
Cold load (-P) | 180 pwdr | ||||||||
Hot load (+P) | 220 pwdr | ||||||||
Super load (+P+) | 240 pwdr | ||||||||
Real world information | |||||||||
Ref. barrel length (inches) | 6 (S&W Model 29) | ||||||||
Muzzle velocity | 459 m/s (1506 ft/s) | ||||||||
Muzzle energy | 1710 Joule (1209 ft-lbf) | ||||||||
Country of origin | United States | ||||||||
Year | 1955 |
.44 Magnum is a type of ammunition for firearms. It is classified as a (P)istol caliber. It was originally designed for the Smith & Wesson Model 29, and popularized by the Dirty Harry series of movies.
.44 Magnum is pronounced forty-four Magnum.
This caliber may also be known as .44 Remington Magnum (its former full name), .44 Rem Mag, .44 Mag, and sometimes 10.9x33mm R. It may also be referred to as simply .44, but it is not recommended, as it may be confused with the other .44 caliber cartridges in the game.
Compatibility
Base weapons
There are 12 base weapons chambered in this caliber.
- Astra Terminator
- Colt Anaconda
- IMI Desert Eagle Mark XIX 44
- Ruger Super Blackhawk
- Smith & Wesson Model 29
- Smith & Wesson Model 329PD Airlite
- Taurus Model 444 Ultra-Lite
- Taurus Raging Bull M444
- Super LeMat (Caliber Mode 1, crafting-only)
Barrel length groups
The reference barrel length belongs to the group listed in italics.
Group name | Barrel length range | Damage multiplier |
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Short handgun | Up to 3.9" | 0.7x |
Medium handgun | 4" - 8" | 1.0x |
Long handgun | 8.1" - 12" | 1.25x |
Rifle | 12.1" and up | 1.5x |
Retail information
.44 Magnum ammunition can be purchased in gun shops and weapon shops in boxes of 50 rounds or bulk cans of 500 rounds.
The following brands and projectile types are available in retail:
Brand name | Composition | Available projectile types |
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Standard | Reg/SP | FMJ (1.0x) Match (3.0x) Lead (0.5x) LSWC (0.8x) JHP (1.5x) LSWCHP (2.0x) SF (1.2x) UHS (1.2x) |
Reduced Velocity | Reg/-P | FMJ (0.9x) Lead (0.45x) LSWC (0.72x) JHP (1.35x) LSWCHP (1.8x) |
Heavy Enforcer | Reg/+P | Lead (0.55x) LSWC (0.88x) JHP (1.65x) LSWCHP (2.2x) |
Force Magnum | Reg/+P+ | JHP (1.8x) LSWCHP (2.4x) |
The multipliers listed correspond to the value multipliers to cost of ammunition provided by powder type, pressure level, and projectile type. They are included on this table as a convenience, in order to tell at a glance the cost of a given brand and projectile combination.
Maze Customs
Availability of .44 Magnum as a Customs family chambering: | |||||||||||
1911SS |
1911DS |
Blackhawk |
Redhawk |
Glock-SF |
Glock-LF |
MP5 |
AR-15 |
AK |
AR-10 |
Rem700 |
BA |