What is a 357 mag good for?

The . 357 Magnum is renowned as an accurate cartridge. So much so it is popular with silhouette shooters who reach out to 100 yards, or more, to knock down small steel targets. It is more than accurate enough for close quarters battle and hunting at reasonable ranges.

What happened to the 357 maximum?

Despite good performance, the high pressure and velocity of the cartridge caused flame cutting of revolver top straps, due to the use of light 110 and 125 grains (7.1 and 8.1 g) bullets, and the cartridge has since been dropped by all manufacturers who so chambered their revolvers.

How powerful is a 357 mag?

One of the most persistent handgun calibers of the past one hundred years, the . 357 Magnum (9x33mmR) cartridge was for decades the most powerful commercially available round. 357 Magnum cartridge with hit with 575 pounds at 1,440 feet per second.

When did the 357 Magnum come out?

1934
The . 357 Magnum cartridge was introduced in 1934, and its use has since become widespread.

Is a 10mm more powerful than a 357 Magnum?

The . 357 Magnum is a powerful cartridge, but in this case it takes a narrow 2nd place to the 10mm Auto. 10mm generally packs higher muzzle energies thanks in large part to the larger bullets. Even with similar bullets, however, it appears the 10mm does slightly better.

What is the best 357 Magnum revolver?

Ruger Redhawk 5.5 In. This stainless steel revolver is about as classic as you can get.

What is a 357 Super Mag?

The .357 Maximum, formally known as the .357 Remington Maximum or the .357 Max, is a super magnum handgun cartridge originally developed by Elgin Gates as the wildcat .357 SuperMag. The .357 Maximum was introduced into commercial production as a joint-venture by Remington Arms Company and Ruger in 1983 as a new chambering for the Ruger Blackhawk .

What is a 357 Magnum used for?

The .357 Magnum cartridge is notable for its highly effective terminal ballistics when used for hunting or defense.