I would love to have a single shot in 357 max, and I may end up building one, but as Someguy2800 said, the 350 legend or the 357maxAR have more likely market today due to available use in ar rifles and bolt guns. It will expand well on deer and antelope sized game out to 150 yards. Bullet weights ranging from 115 to 150 grains (7.5 to 9.7 g) have been offered. Hydra-Shok JHP low recoil: Federal 158 gr. Cartridge Type: Height: 1.29" Width: 0.44" Average FPS: 1737 Average Energy: 1105 Average Gr: 165 Recoil: 1.3 *Casing image above is an artist rendering and not a real photo of .357 Magnum (Rifle Data) Ballistics cartridge. Home; About Us; Services; Gallery; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Newsletter; Contact Us; Gallery.357 Remington Maximum in action. It was intended for handgun silhouette competition and hunting, but failed to generate much interest among mainstream shooters. See page 26 for .357 Max data. Remington introduced the .357 Maximum cartridge in 1983 to considerable fanfare from the shooting press. The 357 magnum is a handgun cartridge that refuses to fade away. The .357 is a calibre frequently connected with Magnum revolvers. The 357 Maximum was developed primarily as a silhouette round. Elmer being a man who liked em big you might say as he later went on to create the .44 Magnum and .41 Magnum cartridges as well. The .357’s handgun ballistics are impressive indeed, but how much more impressive does it get from an extra fourteen inches of barrel? The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare 10mm Auto vs .357 SIG ammo rounds. The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare .357 Magnum vs .38 Special ammo rounds. Introduced in 1935, it was used by numerous law enforcement agencies for decades. I much prefer .30 caliber bullets in any of those platforms. Joined Feb 7, 2013 Messages 1,490 Location Michigan. Kinetic45. Likes : 0 | Subscribe. JHP: Cor Bon 125 gr. It takes intimate knowledge of the .357 Magnum to make such a shot, given most rounds will drop more than a foot at 200 yards and get bullied by the wind. Member. Winchester has multiple rifles in it now and so does CMMG in the AR platforms . March 31, 2019 at 10:18 pm Link. Jan 31, 2019 #18 Disagree, not faster than a .357 Max out of a rifle barrel. JHP: Cor Bon 140 gr. The .357 Magnum is a cartridge with a .357 inch or 9 mm bullet diameter. While we have went to great lengths to make sure that it's as accurate as possible this rendering should not be used to generate specs for casings. Speer data book also has good data for the .357 Max. An air gun isn’t equivalent to a .357 Magnum round, however, it is as yet a very powerful air rifle. Be that as it may, the .357 Maximum's undeniable advantage over the more conventional magnum revolver cartridges lies in its high velocity and flat trajectory. Faster than 357 maximum. Performance. It was a .357-caliber revolver utilizing a cartridge case .315 inches longer than a standard .357 Mag. JHP: Federal 158 gr. 1680 fills case up>100% but no risk of pressure it seems. It was originally designed and released in 1934 by Phil Sharpe, and Elmer Keith. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet weight, or jacketin A bullet with a better ballistic coefficient can have minimal air drag, which allows it to cut through the air and it is also less prone to wind drift. JHP: Federal 130 gr. Even though the 357 magnum was phased out by law enforcement over 30 years ago, the … Muddyboots Well-Known Member. DPX: Federal 125 gr. The table below shows common performance parameters for several .357 SIG loads. And remember to also check the list of ammunition tested as part of the Cylinder Gap tests. Further on ballistics, the .357 SIG’s isn’t the only hard-hitting .355-inch bullet in the market. 22 Nosler: The Goals are Simple. At my online airgun store I offer a great selection of powerful big bore 357 cal and 9mm PCP pellet rifles for sale at relatively cheap discount prices. Click here for a Muzzle Energy graph for the tests in this caliber. Since 1895 it may have killed more deer and elk (and cougars and coyotes…) than all other calibers combined. Now what should we compare it to…. This means the .357 SIG will never be as good as the .357 magnum for hunting. Thanks for making me this killing machine. Posted: 1/13/2020 3:54:32 PM EST Probably, and that's a shame. Headquarters for everything .357 Remington Maximum. I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching! Compared to the .38 special it becomes clear that the .357 Magnum has some advantages to the .38. I would imagine they could make you one if requested. Today on Kentucky Ballistics we perform a ballistic gel test with 9mm, 357 Sig, 10mm and 5.7x28mm. Posted: 1/13/2020 8:50:29 PM EST Pre 350 Legend Mad Dog Weapon Systems was making 357AR barrels. I hate to say it, but the … The .357 SIG (designated as the ... and may not be suitable for use in all .40 S&W-chambered pistols due to the increase in bolt thrust. 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. 9mm PCP pellet guns and 357 caliber air rifles may cost a bit more upfront, but will save you ton of money in ammo in the long run and you don’t have to worry about any legal issues with licensing. The AR-15’s in .223 are just glorified rabbit guns in my opinion. The .357 Magnum may be the ultimate handgun cartridge produced within the last 100 years. Share your pics, info, and comments with others! It has been seen that the .357 Mag and the .44 Mag doesn’t have much difference when it comes to ballistic coefficients. Dead runs may be long with rear lung shots or snap shots which strike the liver. 22 Nosler is all about pushing maximum velocity with a 22 caliber projectile from an AR-15 with minimal required changes to the rifle. But by changing to a 200 grain bullet in the .44 Magnum, it can produce greater energy transfer on light to mid weight deer. It’s always a great match up that clearly defines the legendary stopping power of .45 ACP at shorter ranges, with .357 performing better for penetration at longer distances. .357 Mag Results in fps. Is anyone manufacturing 357 Max AR barrels at this time? JHP: Cor Bon 125 gr. The .30-30 was once the standard North American big-game hunting cartridge. There are hunters that make kills flirting with 200 yards, doable with the appropriate round and a firm understanding of its ballistics, but overall inadvisable. Start with book max loads and work up from there. The .357 max will stay with the .35 Rem easily and pass it to a certain extent. Views : 1082 Likes : 0 . Starting in the late 1970s and into the early 1980s, there was a gradual shift by law enforcement from the 357 to 9mm, and finally to the 40 S&W. New .357 air rifle bullet at NOE. The .357 Magnum is a useful and fun cartridge when fired from a revolver. Most of our deer were harvested at 30-45 yards. Close in it’s a much safer bet, where the rifle is pure dynamite. barrel length: Cor Bon 110 gr. I thought that higher velocity was everything I wanted when I started handloading a variety of powders and bullets for a .357 Magnum Uberti Lightning Short Rifle pump action with a 20-inch barrel. The 6.5 Grendel offers greater ballistic performance over long distances. Out of curiosity, why 357 AR … Participant. .357 Remington Maximum Done Right by Mike Bellm, Mr. Max USA. Posted: 1/13/2020 11:24:28 AM EST I think the 350 Legend pretty much replaced it? This cartridge is still in development and may be restricted to spire point bullets due to feeding concerns. 9mm vs. 40 S&W vs. 357 Sig vs. 45 Auto vs 10mm Liberty Ammunition Short Barrel Ballistics Gel Test .41 Magnum 10 Inch Thompson Contender 210gr Underwood JHP Sig Sauer 60gr 223 HP Review with 16 and 18 AR 15s In 1983, Ruger introduced its New Model Blackhawk chambered in .357 Maximum. It performed just as you said it would. Shot from the longer barrel of a rifle, though, the .357 shows a pronounced improvement in velocity and trajectory. Generally, one can expect the following static ballistic delivery from the .357 Magnum: The velocity ranges from about 1200-1625 feet per second and the muzzle energy is between 400-725 ft. lbs. Forums › Big Bores & Arrow Shooters › Big Bores & Arrow Shooters – Discussion › New .357 air rifle bullet at NOE. The rimless versions work in modern magazine designs better than rimmed stuff, and end up costing less to steal someone else's magazine design. In the .357 by comparison, the 180 grain bullet produces similar performance to the .44 200 grain bullet at similar impact velocities. Enter 22 Nosler. Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics . This chambering is not available in standard grade due to availability of barrel blanks. The numbers are quite impressive. The .357 sounds like just the ticket for deer hunting in heavy brush where 70-80 yard shots are about the max you will find. The Hornady 200 gr FTX is about 2150 with their load data. Because of the velocities that can be achieved with the Maximum, our 158 grain Sporting Handgun Revolver bullet is a great choice for hunting.