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He gave the gun to his son for elk hunting in Colorado. Otherwise, the 44 Mag can go farther than the 45 Colt as the result of the lighter materials in 44 Mag. C. Clint Idaho Well-Known Member. The .357 Magnum cartridges were made to be used by the police department as they needed a better terminal performing handgun load in the 1930s. When he changes things up to compare the most commonly-used bullet weight for each cartridge, you can really see the difference. The .444 Marlin was available in a svelte Marlin lever-action rifle—the Model 444—and proved to be a thumper on big game from whitetails to moose and bear, though like the .45-70, the range was limited by the low velocity and bullet profiles. The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare .44 Remington Magnum vs .460 S&W Magnum ammo rounds. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet we The two rounds are somewhat similar bullet weight and range of velocities, so it really depends on the particular ammunition used. There is a lot of nostalgia with the 45/70 but if you start looking at how much powder it takes to perform it is rather inefficient and yes there is significantly more recoil. Henry USA, of course, also makes a few. I’m guessing that wouldn’t have made Dirty Harry’s lne cool. The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare .454 Casull vs .460 S&W Magnum ammo rounds. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6053610&postcount=1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. One has to just take a look at the .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum or the Magnum Research BFR in .45/70. It's a great brush gun. If you find you need more poop later on you can rent a finish reamer in 445 mag and bump it up some. I think they were chrono'ed around 2k fps out of my Marlin (that is from memory). The 44 Magnum was named from its parent case, the .44 special. I've shot a few deer, and a heap of bears with my 45/70, and meat damage is not bad. He shot a deer with a .338 and there was a lot of meat loss. The .44 Magnum is still a great cartridge, but it takes much more pressure to push a 325-grain bullet to the speed of a 325-grain bullet in the .45 Colt. Just keep your shots to about 100 yards or so. So which one is the right option in this 45 long colt vs 44 magnum debate? So, the cartridge was developed by Elmer Keith, Phil Sharpe, along with Smith and Wesson, by performing changes on the .38 that was used back then. 357 Magnum vs 44 Magnum: History. But recoil would be more in 45-70 … The .44 Special/.44 Magnum/.444 Marlin is a very versatile family of cartridges capable of performing nearly any task in North America. I have a CVA single shot in 44 mag and it is one of my favorite rounds for whitetail hunting under 150 yards. I would say go for the 43 Magnum in that gun. It's capable of taking down extremely large game. But, having a .45-70 is way cool. Lever-action rifles in .44 Magnum aren’t quite as common as .30-30 or .45-70, but you can still find some excellent rifles out there. Depending on how it's loaded, the .44 Magnum delivers between 900 and 1,500 foot pounds of energy; by contrast, the .45 ACP's power ranges between 400 and 600 foot pounds. Deer, hog. Her and my Good Son have killed a bunch of deer with it, though none of them well. The .45-70 is a rifle round. Just because it can be done does not mean it makes sense, despite what you might read in advertising copy. The .44 with 300 grainers is much easier on the shoulder than a .45-70 . Oct 30, 2013 #9 First comment I am going to make will get me in trouble with the 300 win mag crowd. Lever actions can be fun, and the 44mag and 45-70 are both great rounds. The .44 Magnum is a powerful revolver cartridge. The Trail Boss reloads are easy on the shoulder, still supersonic and a lot of fun to plink with. The 44 Magnum and 45 Colt are 125 yard rifles. If you reload, you can make light or hot loads. The .44 Magnum can stretch that a bit more, with the ideal range being 50 to 100 yards—only a marginal increase over .357 and .45 Colt. Both good old west cartridges. The 44 is more efficient and lot quieter than the 45/70. Meat damage was no more than other deer calibers. However, if you reload the .44 (in Special and Magnum) will be less expensive in components. Longer rifle cartridges, such as the .30-30, will limit a rifle with a 20-inch barrel to 5+1 cartridges. I did not need it but the cool factor and price were right. Although you can shoot 44mag, 44sp and 44russian with the Maggie. All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. If you are not shooting past 100 yards and only at whitetails then I would highly recommend the 44 mag. Also, moose, elk size game out to about 175 yards. Then go for it. I think you'd likely enjoy either for what you've asked about. Easy to find cartridges anywhere, cheaper to fire, and easily takes down deer. I have the Henry all steel .44 mag and the all steel .45-70. Close in, the 44 can shoot a heavier bullet. Interesting! It's a great rifle, very handy, easy to shoot well. Elk, Black Bear, Mule and Whitetail deer, I have dispatched all with only once having to take a second shot and that was because I misjudged the distance on an Elk once, just once. I’ll take issue about the .45-70 recoil and effective range vs a .44 Mag. I have a Marlin 1984 44. At least Marlin was smart enough to put a recoil pad on their 1895 in 45-70. Mag. The Leverevolution is a great powder for reloading, but the IMR 4895 gets you a higher fps according to my chrono. Just my thought. The 45-70 has practically the same trajectory but extended to 150 and 200 yards over the 100/150 of the 44. 30/06 good for all the above out to about 275 yards, for comparison. I guess I can always load em light for range time. Dead is dead. Chris Dumm for TTAG. Any farther, and you encounter massive drops in energy and substantial bullet drop. Today on Kentucky Ballistics we have 500 S&W Magnum vs 45-70 vs 450 Marlin! It’s called a 44 Magnum, but the actual bullet diameter is .429 in (10.9 mm). It didn't feed well in the 336 action and in 1969 they redesigned the 1894 action for 44 mag, … This will be my new go to deer slayer, but I would also like to use it as a fun gun/stump blaster. In an 9.5 pound rifle, a .375 H&H will generate about 44 ft-lbs recoil when pushing a 270g bullet to 2700fps. The 44 Magnum was named from its parent case, the .44 special. The 45-70 starts at 300gr and goes up to well over 500gr. Deer shot dropped where shot. It’s called a 44 Magnum, but the actual bullet diameter is .429 in (10.9 mm). Fired from an 8.375-inch revolver, the same 240-grain .44 magnum bullet can reach even higher velocities of up to 1,500 feet per second, generating relatively more muzzle energy, up … Both fairly easy and cheap to reload. For each of the 10 loads, I fired groups from the bench at 50, 100, 150, and 200 yards. With the 44 mag option, I would also be able to fire 44 special for more enjoyable range time with the wife. Shoots great too. The .45-70 is commonly thought of as a long-range round. When I bought the 45-70 Henry, I looked at the Marlin 1895's. Lever actions can be fun, and the 44mag and 45-70 are both great rounds. For deer, I wouldnt want to shoot a deer with a .45-70 just due to the amount of meat that would/could be ruined by a shoulder shot. It was initially developed to be a more potent load of the .44 S&W Special, its parent cartridge, by Elmer Keith in 1955.. Made largely popular by Clint Eastwood in his 1971 movie “Dirty Harry”, it has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation among law enforcers, hunters and sporting arms enthusiasts. I'm not a huge fan of revolver catridges in rifles, but Herself has a little Winchester 94 Trapper in .357 magnum. In addition, a factory .444 Marlin loaded with a lighter bullet shoots flat-ter than a comparable .45-70. I have a Marlin 45/70 Guide carbine and love it. A number of rifles and carbines in the Henry Big Boy series are offered in .44 Magnum (most actually, and plenty in .357 Magnum and .45 Colt as well) so there are a number to choose from.. A good starting point is the Big Boy Classic (that’s the Golden Boy, above) , with Henry’s signature brass receiver and octagonal 20-inch barrel. Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by Bowhunter57, Aug 2, 2015. Depending on how it's loaded, the .44 Magnum delivers between 900 and 1,500 foot pounds of energy; by contrast, the .45 ACP's power ranges between 400 and 600 foot pounds. Violate this principle by, for example, chambering a lightweight, short action rifle for a powerful Magnum cartridge like the .300 WSM and the result will be a dramatic increase in kick. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet weight, or jacketing type. How much horsepower is really needed to kill small to moderate sized game? I saw that monster on a different website. I must stress that these heavy-loaded forty-fives are not for guns such as the Smith & Wesson N-frames or Colt Single actions or their copies. The 45/70 can be easily hand loaded for softer target loads. The .44 Magnum has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful handgun rounds available for home defense or hunting. .44 Remington Magnum Considered by many to be the minimum for big bear defense rounds, the .44 Remington Magnum was first introduced in 1955 for revolvers and gained widespread popularity in the 1970s thanks to Dirty Harry. We are looking at rifles chambered in .44 Magnum. "The new cartridge was a replacement for the stop-gap .50-70 Government cartridge, which had been adopted in 1866, one year after the end of the American Civil War After all my dealings with the big bore levers from .44 Magnum to .450 Marlin (& .45-70, .444) I ended up with the .44 Magnum in this Winchester 1892: Lever guns have the tradition of a tube magazine holding many repeat shots. Final Thoughts: .45 Colt vs 44 Magnum. I own a Marlin lever in 45-70 and as others have stated, I wouldn't want to routinely shoot that round. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. However, I give the edge to the .38 Special/.357 Magnum – mainly due to the economic aspect of shooting and reloading in our current context. I compared the heaviest .45-70 load in the book to the heaviest .357 Magnum (Rifle) load in the book .45-70, 350gr flat point @ 1900 fps .357 Mag, 180gr XTP hollowpoint @ 1450fps The .45-70 had a SIGNIFICANTLY flatter trajectory out to 300 yards (didn't calculate any farther, will never need to shoot a lever gun farther). .45/70 and .444 wasn't selling like hotcakes and Marlin offered a alternative. Loaded with 240 xtp at 1800fps it is a deer slayer out past the distance that the rainbow trajectory allows you shot. Out west .30-30 ruled the roost, the 44 was for close in eastern brush deer. .357 Magnum vs .44 Magnum Bullet Trajectory. The 44 is more efficient and lot quieter than the 45/70. Unless you carry a revolver in 44mag as well. There is no comparison between.44 or.45 rifles and 45-70 rifles. joe. You may load the 45-70 down to.44.45 power but you will never load the.44.45 even close to 45-70 power levels. We have 64 inches of it! Flattening the 45-70 that much requires 300 grain bullets at speeds of 1800+, 400 at the same speed, but I doubt you would find anything pleasant at all about 400's at … Watch: 30-30 vs 44 Magnum in Lever Guns Russ Chastain 07.02.18 Here’s one for the “Why bother?” category: Pitting two Marlin lever-action rifles against one another, chambered for completely different cartridges (44 Remington Magnum and 30-30 Winchester). The 45/70 is a, well, 45/70. In today’s video we shoot pine boards, cinder blocks, steel and water! I contemplated buying the 45-70 instead of the 44, but 44 rounds are cheaper and will drop anything I hunt. Lever-action rifles in .44 Magnum aren’t quite as common as .30-30 or .45-70, but you can still find some excellent rifles out there. Next up on my list is currently a 45-70 gbl so that kinda answers it's self, now as to why I want the 45-70 it's a great that's been turning cover into concealment sense 1873, in its black powder format it has at least 2 written accounts of taking two buffalo with one shot (one account of two female American buffalo and one account of two cape buffal and in newer guns it can be loaded way way higher than that. They are traditionally open-sighted. Watch: 30-30 vs 44 Magnum in Lever Guns Russ Chastain 07.02.18 Here’s one for the “Why bother?” category: Pitting two Marlin lever-action rifles against one another, chambered for completely different cartridges (44 Remington Magnum and 30-30 Winchester). It's a lot different that the typical magnum in that way. As much as I love the 45-70 and it surely is a great cartridge, but in a light gun can be uncomfortable. Fired from an 8.375-inch revolver, the same 240-grain .44 magnum bullet can reach even higher velocities of up to 1,500 feet per second, generating relatively more muzzle energy, up … I have the Henry all steel .44 mag and the all steel .45-70. There is a test to compare the velocity of these two different bullets. 45-70. I’ve actually written a very detailed and comprehensive article on how those two fantastic lever action cartridges compare to each other. Chris Dumm for TTAG. Then I measured the distance from the bullseye to the center of the group to get a general idea of … If you think you will be hunting moose farther out, then that's where the need for a magnum, ultra magnum, or a belted mag would come into play. "The new cartridge was a replacement for the stop-gap .50-70 Government cartridge, which had been adopted in 1866, one year after the end of the American Civil War. Click the link below to learn all about the pros and cons of the .30-30 Winchester vs the .45-70 Government. EDUCATION 101. I've skinned well over a hundred bears when I guided, so I saw a lot if it. I just acquired the .45-70. vs 300 Win. I'm not sure what the drop for the 45-70 is. Final Thoughts: .45 Colt vs 44 Magnum. Just because it can be done does not mean it makes sense, despite what you might read in advertising copy. When the .44 Mag was introduced in 1955, Hercules 2400 and IMR 4227 soon became the most popular powders for .44 Magnum hand-loads. A number of rifles and carbines in the Henry Big Boy series are offered in .44 Magnum (most actually, and plenty in .357 Magnum and .45 Colt as well) so there are a number to choose from.. A good starting point is the Big Boy Classic (that’s the Golden Boy, above) , with Henry’s signature brass receiver and octagonal 20-inch barrel. Plus, I like cartridges I can get easily anywhere, and all the gun shops and Walmarts sell 44. Is it yours? The.44 with 300 grainers is much easier on the shoulder than a.45-70. For starters, if you plan on using the firearm for hunting, the .44 Remington Magnum delivers more power and greater speed, which, in most situations, will make it more usable for a variety of game animals. We go head to head with these Monster cartridges , to see who is crowned the victor! COOL STUFF : 25 ACP 32 ACP 327 Magnum 380 ACP 9mm Luger 357 Magnum 357 SIG 38 Special 38 Super 40 S&W 10mm Auto: 41 Magnum 44 Magnum 44 Special 45 ACP 45 GAP 45 Colt 454 Casull 460 Magnum 480 Ruger 50 AE 500 Magnum: 223 Remington 243 Winchester But the 45–70, when used in modern firearms, is capable of more powerful loads. The .357 and .45 Colt are best at bowhunting distances inside 50 yards. My .44 mag doesn't like 240 gr and full power loads. Is the effective range between the two really that substantial? The Government magnum ammo has a muzzle velocity of around 2,100 feet-per-pound, while the 30-30 cartridge has approximately 2,400 feet-per-pound, not as good as the 223 Remington round but still, great ballistics. A 410, 40 S&W & 22 Mag fan from, New England, Foothills of the Great Smoky mountains, Tn. The estimated drop at 100 yards is 6-8 inches. This is a full-bore 629 Performance Center 44 Magnum, which means the best custom gunsmiths in the business have gone to work on what was already an iconic .44 revolver. Here’s a list of some of the Best .44 Magnum … A military-surplus powder produced by Hercules during the war for the .30 Carbine called H240 was a bit quicker burning than 2400, but it delivered higher velocities and burned cleaner. The Win 30-30 and 45-70 ammo have a range of 100 yards. The factory Hornady loads are great for anything in NA. If the game where you hunt is within 100 to 150 yds, the 45/70 will suit your needs. I just acquired the .45-70. lightbulb . A lighter 8,3 pound Marlin/scope 1895 pushing a 325g FTX bullet to 2150fps generates about 32 ft-lbs recoil. The 444 Marlin is a 200 yard rifle. As far as harvesting deer both will work (but so would the .357 Magnum in a lever and it would be more affordable still for stump busting). You must log in or register to reply here. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does … Leverevolutions of course change things for both rounds. I’m guessing that wouldn’t have made Dirty Harry’s lne cool. Winchester 92. I am partial to the 45-70 for the already stated reasons. Most factory 44 mag loads are hot vs most 45-70 loads are light in fear and safety of them being shot in older weapons such as the Trapdoor Springfield that can't hold the … If you don't need bullets over 300 grains 44 mag is a go. The 44 Magnum, 357, and 22 LR are major sellers when it comes to a Henry lever action rifle. Looking at this product line, you’ll be inclined to give the nod to the .444 Marlin, especially coupled with the Hornady Superformance load of the 265-grain InterLock at 2400 fps. 45-70 can be loaded up or down as well as bullet weight. The 44 Magnum is a large caliber cartridge, which although was primarily designed for revolvers, is adaptable to handguns and rifles. The .444 Marlin has the advantage of using the jacketed and cast bullets for the .44 Magnum, making it a rather flexible design for the handloader. owners, and if they handload, the idea of a rifle that shoots the same bullets is appealing. But, having a .45-70 is way cool. There are a bunch of .44 Mag. The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare .300 Winchester Magnum vs .45-70 Government ammo rounds. 45/70 vs 300 win mag! You guys have me leaning towards the 45/70. (44mag/44 special) same with the 357mag/38 special). The 44 lever action and revolver pair well. It was initially developed to be a more potent load of the .44 S&W Special, its parent cartridge, by Elmer Keith in 1955.. Made largely popular by Clint Eastwood in his 1971 movie “Dirty Harry”, it has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation among law enforcers, hunters and sporting arms enthusiasts. I feel 175 starts getting long for the traditionally loaded 45-70. If you want a short range plinker/short range deer gun, go 44. Generally a rifle that will hold 6 30-30 rounds will hold 9 44 magnum rounds. I know both rounds will do a whitetail just fine, but are their any advantages over the heavier 45-70 slug? It's capable of taking down extremely large game. Most factory 44 mag loads are hot vs most 45-70 loads are light in fear and safety of them being shot in older weapons such as the Trapdoor Springfield that can't hold the … I’ve actually written a very detailed and comprehensive article on how those two fantastic lever action cartridges compare to each other. And the conclusion is the bullets from 44 Mag weapon can come out with the speed of 1270 fps (feet per second) while that of the 45 Colt is only 957 fps. The wife claimed my .44 mag. I've been looking for info on 45-70 Gov. Joined Nov 4, 2011 Messages 45 Location Declo, Idaho. I have a CVA single shot in 44 mag and it is one of my favorite rounds for whitetail hunting under 150 yards. More fun to shoot and still a good option for bambi. The .44 Magnum is a powerful revolver cartridge. I have a Winchester 1886 in 45-70, 24 inch octagon barrel and it will stop most anything in its tracks. With the handgun cartridges you can shoot the special rounds in it. 45-70 is a different beast all together. If you reload, you can make light or hot loads. It is low recoil and really fun to shoot. However don’t pass the heavies here because Henry builds the 30-06 Springfield, 30-30 Winchester, 38-55 Winchester, and the buffalo cartridge in 45-70 Government. A 20-inch barreled Henry in .44 Magnum can hold 10+1 rounds. But in my opinion, the sheer flexibility of the .45-70 Government in both rifles and ammunition gives it a definitive advantage. I've killed several deer with it, and they drop pretty quick. 125 yards was a long shot with one of my Winchester 94 .44 mags but it was cake for the Marlin or H&R .45-70. Case in point, Hornady’s FTX LeverEvolution line. Reply. I think that might be the way to go. Today on Kentucky Ballistics we shoot some Clear Ballistics 10% ballistics gel! I did not need it but the cool factor and price were right. The 44 Magnum is a large caliber cartridge, which although was primarily designed for revolvers, is adaptable to handguns and rifles. 44 Mag Leverevelution: 225 Grain / 1870 fps / 1747 ft-lbs Muzzle Energy. HANDGUN BALLISTICS. Not so fast. 158 grains in the 357 conjured up an average velocity of 1363 fps and 651 foot-pounds of energy, while 240 grains in the 44 gave him 1270 fps and 859 foot-pounds. Deer, hog, black bear size game. vs .338 H&H Mag. Also, the '06 you already have can do just as good. Dead is dead. I've never noticed my Marlin 1895CB .45-70 kicking much. The handgun rounds top out at 300gr bullets. You can hunt anything with the 45-70, not so much with the 44. 30-30 vs 45-70: Which Lever Action Is Best For You 3. and plan on using it for coyotes, groundhogs and deer. The recoil from target loads is more like a big bore push rather than a sharp snap of say a 30/06. Violate this principle by, for example, chambering a lightweight, short action rifle for a powerful Magnum cartridge like the .300 WSM and the result will be a dramatic increase in kick. Henry USA, of course, also makes a few. I'd opt for the 44mag. In a Henry you're prolly right but my Rossi 16" 44 mag only weighs 5# with … The .45-70 rifle cartridge, also known as .45-70 Government, was developed at the U.S. Army's Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873, which is known to collectors as the "Trapdoor Springfield.
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