Recoil on the 44 is noticably milder than the 35. My son had a choice between the two for gun deer season and after a few shots on each new in a heart beat that the 44 was for him.

 

I shoot both and my 1894 in .44Mag has less recoil IMO.

 

I guess it would depend on the ammo, but they are close.

 

in my experience the 35 has a good bit more whollop than the 44 magnum. i actually think my 44 mag is a mild recoiling rifle.

 

Comparing recoil mathematically...

1894/.44 Mag
Bullet weight 240 grains
Velocity 1800 fps
Rifle weight 6.5 lbs

Recoil 13 foot pounds

336/.35 Remington
Bullet weight 200 grains
Velocity 2100 fps
Rifle weight 7.0 lbs

Recoil 13 foot pounds

Roe

 

Comparing recoil mathematically...

1894/.44 Mag
Bullet weight 240 grains
Velocity 1800 fps
Rifle weight 6.5 lbs

Recoil 13 foot pounds

336/.35 Remington
Bullet weight 200 grains
Velocity 2100 fps
Rifle weight 7.0 lbs

Recoil 13 foot pounds

Roe

LOL yes..look at that....this is the reason I ask and the reason why I've heard ppl come up with different answers...

one thing I wonder is that I wonder if maybe the 1894 that is a smidge smaller than the 336 could possible feel like it kick less for a smaller person, like a teen or something because that gun fit his frame better than a 336 and vice versa....a big person might think the 336 in 35 rem feels a bit less kick because it fits him better than the 1894...the actual foot pound force developed are equal but the guns that recieve that force are a little different....

 

I have both and find them similar. On paper the stats I've seen say the 35 is a little higher comparing factory 200 gr. to 240 gr. for the 44. My 35 weighs almost a half pound more so I figure that accounts for the recoil feeling about the same. I find my 30-30 to feel like it has more recoil than either, though again on paper it should not be that way. The 30-30 has a pistol grip and the other two are straight stocks. I find the straight grip more comfortable to shoot, so I think that accounts for the difference for me. None are hard kickers though, making all three a lot of fun to shoot.