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Originally Posted by Bullseye 2620
The case of a .44 Special cartridge is approximately 1/8th inch (0.125 inch) shorter than a .44 Magnum. Hence, the Special round can be chambered in a Magnum revolver, but not vice-versa. The Magnum's greater case length means that more powder can be accommodated, hence, it can generate higher velocities unless one is hot-rodding the .44 Special, such as Elmer Keith did in his development of the .44 Magnum. I'm not recommending this, only making the point for historical accuracy.
Hope this helps.
Bullseye
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I beg to differ.
A 44 Mag can and will chamber in a 44 Special!
Here is a picture of a M 696 with two 44 Mag cartridges (240 gr LSWC). As you can see they will go into the cylinders and the cylinder will close. Do not do this!
This is not the 38 Spl, 357 Mag analogy
