357-44 vs 357-41

[unspellable]

What's the consensus on the 44 Mag case necked down to 357 vs. the 41 Mag case necked down to 357?  I am given to understand that in a rifle the 357-44 is the clear winner but I am thinking revolver where it seems to be more of a contest.  I am planning this on a 357 Ruger Blackhawk for which I have an extra 9 mm cylinder to do the conversion on.

The 44 case is said to be oversized while the 41 case allows more pressure.

On the other hand I am already running the 357-44 in a S&W, so if I go with that in the Ruger, I avoid having to get another set of dies, etc.

[Wilbe Lead]

Howdy,
If I had to do it again.I would just go with the 357/44.
I have a 357/41 or Reeders 356 GNR.It is a hot little round but you already have dies etc for 357/44.
Reeder charges $100 for cylinder ream and $90 for dies.So with shipping it is a little over $200.
I have not had my 357/44 long, couple of weeks.So I can not really say what round is better.Still working up laods.The dies are cheaper.
Ream job was done by a friend that had a reamer.So in the end the 357/44 was a lot cheaper route.Plus 44 shells are everywhere.
I have shot both of these rounds in a 4 5/8 and 6 inch blackhawk.
With your ruger you may be able to load a little hotter then your S&W.
Later
Glenn

[JimInNJ]

I just got a .356 GNR cylinder for my Bisley and would appreciate any loading data you might be able to share, including things that you may have tried and found not to work.

- Jim

[S.B.]

What's the consensus on the 44 Mag case necked down to 357 vs. the 41 Mag case necked down to 357?  I am given to understand that in a rifle the 357-44 is the clear winner but I am thinking revolver where it seems to be more of a contest.  I am planning this on a 357 Ruger Blackhawk for which I have an extra 9 mm cylinder to do the conversion on.

The 44 case is said to be oversized while the 41 case allows more pressure.

On the other hand I am already running the 357-44 in a S&W, so if I go with that in the Ruger, I avoid having to get another set of dies, etc.

How are you going to get as much powder in a necked down .41 case as you would a necked down .44 case. Velocity is your goal isn't it?

[Graycg]

I love the Bain & Davis, one of my favorite rounds.  Haven't had a 356 GNR but may some day, but right now, I can assure you that the 357/44 B&D is a winner! It is better with bullets less than 180 grains than heavier though.  

regards,
 graycg