NotObvious
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Every once in a while I see folks ask this, but, nobody has posted a "side by side" comparison.
Well, I just got my back order in from Cabelas and here are the differences.
[snapped a photo with the smartphone for all to see... 44MAG on the left, 44SPL on the right]
NOTE: You cannot use the 44MAG bullet (#42920) in a 44SPL case as it seats too deep at the crimp. You CAN use the 44SPL bullet (#42921 or #42912) in a 44MAG case provided you have enough cylinder length (works fine with my 629, Rugers, and Taurus revolvers).
First: they weight exactly the same. Sampling 20 of each, less than 1grain difference.
Second: The profiles ARE DIFFERENT. 44SPL is more tapered and 44mag has slightly narrower meplat. But, the bullet diameters are both .429" and I have seen less than 0.0005 difference from any of the ones I have sampled. VERY well made.
Third: Crimp groves are at different lengths. Difference is very obvious and will change the expansion accordingly.
Fourth: (lastly and least) the 44SPL comes in 40ct boxes vs just 20ct for the 44MAG. (that I have seen)
Well, I just got my back order in from Cabelas and here are the differences.
[snapped a photo with the smartphone for all to see... 44MAG on the left, 44SPL on the right]
NOTE: You cannot use the 44MAG bullet (#42920) in a 44SPL case as it seats too deep at the crimp. You CAN use the 44SPL bullet (#42921 or #42912) in a 44MAG case provided you have enough cylinder length (works fine with my 629, Rugers, and Taurus revolvers).
First: they weight exactly the same. Sampling 20 of each, less than 1grain difference.
Second: The profiles ARE DIFFERENT. 44SPL is more tapered and 44mag has slightly narrower meplat. But, the bullet diameters are both .429" and I have seen less than 0.0005 difference from any of the ones I have sampled. VERY well made.
Third: Crimp groves are at different lengths. Difference is very obvious and will change the expansion accordingly.
Fourth: (lastly and least) the 44SPL comes in 40ct boxes vs just 20ct for the 44MAG. (that I have seen)
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