10mm Auto vs .41 Remington Magnum Ammo Comparison - Ballistics Info & Chart

The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare 10mm Auto vs .41 Remington Magnum ammo rounds. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet weight, or jacketing type. As such, the following is for comparative information purposes only and should not be used to make precise predictions of the trajectory, performance, or true ballistics of any particular 10mm Auto or .41 Remington Magnum rounds for hunting, target shooting, plinking, or any other usage. The decision for which round is better for a given application should be made with complete information, and this article simply serves as a comparative guide, not the final say.

For more detailed ballistics information please refer to the exact round in question or contact the manufacturer for the pertinent information. True 10mm Auto and .41 Remington Magnum ballistics information can vary widely from the displayed information, and it is important to understand that the particular characteristics of a given round can make a substantive difference in its true performance.


Caliber Type Velocity
(fps)
Energy
(ft-lb)
10mm Auto Handgun 1200 550
.41 Remington Magnum Handgun 1280 760






Velocity


As illustrated in the chart, 10mm Auto rounds - on average - achieve a velocity of about 1200 feet per second (fps) while .41 Remington Magnum rounds travel at a velocity of 1280 fps. To put this into perspective, a Boeing 737 commercial airliner travels at a cruising speed of 600 mph, or 880 fps. That is to say, 10mm Auto bullets travel 1.4 times the speed of a 737 airplane at cruising speed, while .41 Remington Magnum bullets travel 1.5 times that same speed.

Various calibers



Energy



Furthermore, the muzzle energy of a 10mm Auto round averages out to 550 ft-lb, while a .41 Remington Magnum round averages out to about 760 ft-lb. One way to think about this is as such: a foot-pound is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy required to raise a weight of one pound a distance of one foot. So a 10mm Auto round exits the barrel with kinetic energy equal to the energy required for linear vertical displacement of 550 pounds through a one foot distance, while a .41 Remington Magnum round exiting the barrel has energy equal to the amount required to displace 760 pounds over the same one foot distance. As a rule of thumb, when it comes to hunting, muzzle energy is what many hunters look at when deciding on what caliber of firearm / ammunition to select. Generally speaking, the higher the muzzle energy, the higher the stopping power.

Again, the above is for comparative information purposes only, and you should consult the exact ballistics for the particular 10mm Auto or .41 Remington Magnum cartridge you're looking at purchasing.








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5 Comments

John Monaghan - Apr 03, 2021

I think the 10mm is seriously overhyped. Stopping
power is a myth. Given the right bullet design I don’t think there would be a noticeable difference in the performance of these two. In addition the 45ACP 255 gr. Hard Cast FN (925 fps/M.E. 484 ft. lbs.) +P with a 22lb recoil spring will do anything the 10mm will do.

Ben Garwood - Aug 06, 2021

Based on my research, I agree with you Mr. Monaghan. However, I have very limited experience with handgun hunting. I really like the great variety of handloading options for the 41 magnum from mild to wild but often wonder if the hunted animals will know the difference unless discussing big boned/heavily muscled/thick hide animals. I currently use the excellent hunting ammo from Buffalo bore for 45 acp as I am just now starting the reloading journey.

JohnS - Jun 02, 2022

I suggest looking at reloading options for 10mm. 110gr to 220. Energies pushing 800 ft lbs. I’ve not seen a .45 acp even in the ball park

Alexander Martin Fernandez - Nov 16, 2022

Being a lover of both these rounds , I can say that each has its purpose . However , the power of the .41mag and its ability to fire bullets as heavy as 265 gr.‘s definitely puts it ahead of the 10mm . The 10mm is probably the most potent Auto cartridge around , and to its credit , it’s the closest thing you’ll get to magnum performance from an Auto-loader . It’s not quite a .41 mag , but it’s right there with the .357 mag and we know what a great offensive/defensive round the .357 mag is .
I’m not a hunter but I think that the 10mm is probably the best medicine from an Auto-loader for what ails incorrigible 2 legged varmints !

Mike Cummings - Aug 10, 2023

I’m 66 now and I’ve been shooting all my life I wore out 44s 45 and 357 they’re all great rounds they have their place personally if I’m out shooting I don’t mind a big wheel gun but if I’m slipping around in town I want a slab side and the bigger and more power I can put out that’s what I’m going to carry

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