Name:
10.97x33mmR
Manufacturer:
various
Also Known As:
".44 Magnum"
Bullet Type:
Ball
Bullet Diameter:
.430 inches
Bullet Mass:
15.6g
Charge Mass:
1.5g
Round Mass:
24.4g
Standard Muzzel Velocity:
1470 feet/sec. with 16.5cm barrel
Packaging:
50 rounds per carton, 12 cartons per metal can, 2 cans per wooden case
Package Mass:
43.09kg
Comments:
This cartridge is presently the most powerful handgun cartridge commercially made. The power and recoil of the 10.97x33mmR requires very strong and heavy weapons to control the round. A very accurate cartridge, the 10.97x33mmR is easily capable of taking most North American big game.
Used in:
M29-6.25 - M1894c
Bibliograhpy:
TM 1-1 and Armory

Last updated on: 10-Oct-1999