Name: 0.44 Smith & Wesson Russian
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<h2>Synonyms</h2><p>0.44 Russian; 0.44 Short; DWM 242; GR960</p><h2>Armament</h2><p>Suitably chambered revolvers.</p><h2>Development</h2><p>Developed in 1871, in order to improve the accuracy of the Smith & Wesson 0.44 revolver, for the Russian government. It became renowned for its accuracy and power and was placed on the commercial market in 1878. Although technically obsolete, the 0.44 S&W Russian may be safely fired in any revolver chambered either for 0.44 Special or 0.44 Magnum. Due to its light recoil, it is well suited as a practice load for either of the more powerful calibres. The cartridge has recently achieved popularity in North America for use in cowboy action-shooting competitions.</p><h2>Description</h2><p>A rimmed, brass, straight case, Berdan or Boxer primed, and sometimes with a bullet-stop cannelure in the case. The bullet is usually flat-tipped or round-nosed lead, but FMJ, spherical ball and birdshot have been used in the past.</p><p>ITALY</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Fiocchi Munizioni SpA</p><p>Type: Ball: Lead, RN; 16 g; MV 240 m/s</p><p>UNITED STATES OF AMERICA</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Black Hills Ammunition Company</p><p>Type: Ball: Lead, FP; 13.6 g; MV 213 m/s</p>

A rimmed, brass, straight case, Berdan or Boxer primed, and sometimes with a bullet-stop cannelure in the case. Developed in 1871, in order to improve the accuracy of the Smith & Wesson 0.44 revolver, for the Russian government. It became renowned for its accuracy and power and was placed on the commercial market in 1878.

The bullet is usually flat-tipped or round-nosed lead, but FMJ, spherical ball and birdshot have been used in the past. Although technically obsolete, the 0.44 S&W Russian may be safely fired in any revolver chambered either for 0.44 Special or 0.44 Magnum. Due to its light recoil, it is well suited as a practice load for either of the more powerful calibres. The cartridge has recently achieved popularity in North America for use in cowboy action-shooting competitions. Applications include suitably chambered revolvers.

0.44 Smith & Wesson Russian

0.44 Smith & Wesson Russian

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