The 45 Colt wasn't mentioned in the original post but will the 44 Mag beat a 45 Colt in a full sized 5 shot cylinder? Lets say with a 340 grain bullet? What load would you use in a 44 mag with a six chamber cylinder that would beat the 45 Colt by 50 to 100 FPS?

Originally Posted by CraigC
Unfortunately, he, like many others, abandoned the .44Mag before there were any decent heavy bullets or data available. Everything "claimed" that the .45Colt will do better, the .44 will beat by 50-100fps.

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