That should be enough to take down bear-size game at distances of up to 30 yards. 44 magnum bullet can reach even higher velocities of up to 1,500 feet per second, generating relatively more muzzle energy, up to 1,199 foot-pounds of force. Smith and Wesson has some of their Model 629 revolvers in 7.5-inch and 8.375-inch long barrel, Ruger offers some of their Redhawks and Super Redhawks in 7-inch and 9.5-inch long barrels, and Taurus has some of their Raging Bull revolvers in 6.5-inch and 8-inch long barrels.įired from an 8.375-inch revolver, the same 240-grain. 44 Magnum revolvers, with Taurus often offering the lowest prices, Smith and Wesson offering the highest, and Ruger pricing their revolvers somewhere in between the two. The top three US revolver manufacturers produce these longer. That’s plenty of power, enough to take down up to deer-size game at distances of up to 50 yards.Įven better, there are revolvers with barrels ~7, ~8 or even ~10 inches long. 44 Magnum bullet can reach speeds of up to 1,380 feet per second, generating kinetic energy at the muzzle of 1,015 foot-pounds of force.
Weapon handling would be much easier too, because the longer barrel makes the gun front-heavy, giving it better balance.Īs far as ballistics, when fired from a 6-inch barrel revolver, a heavy 240-grain.
44 Magnum out of a heavier revolver will be easier on the hands, not to mention the longer barrel will have a longer sight radius, making it more accurate over longer distances.
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