[hillbilly44]

is it possible to shoot .44 special ammo through a .44 mag gun?

 

[uglydog]

Yes it is. One can shoot 44 Russian ammo in the 44 mag and 44 Spl too. The 44 mag is just a 44 Spl case lengthened and with a slightly thicker head section if I recall correctly.

 

[hillbilly44]

is the 44 special cheaper for practice?

comparable to the .38 to the 357 maG?

 

[wwb]

It has been so long since I purchased factory ammo (other than .22 LR) that I'm not sure what the current prices are. I'd be willing to bet that .44 Mag would be cheaper than .44 Spl just because it's far more common.

Be aware that shooting .44 Spl in a .44 Mag will require a very thorough cylinder scrubbing after each session. Otherwise, a ring of powder residue will build up in the cylinder at the mouth of the .44 Spl case. If allowed to build up, it will prevent the longer .44 Mag case from chambering. My solution is to load light loads in .44 Mag brass (though I still clean everything thoroughly after each session).

The same applies to the .357 Mag / .38 Spl.

 

[Captn66]

Did a quick check on www.cheaperthandirt.com

The difference in price between 44 spc and 44 mag was in the ballpark of something like 70 cents for comparable Winchester ammo

 

[dogngun]

I found that .44 Spl ammo was more expensive than magnums in many places. It is harder to find, and I would usually get it online.

mark

 

[Rangersr71]

It want work in a 44 mag. Desert Eagle.