Also known as 357 Smith & Wesson Magnum, 357 Magnum is a smokeless powder cartridge with a 9.07mm bullet diameter. Smith & Wesson and Winchester introduced it in 1934 as a successor of 38 Special Ammo. This handgun cartridge is an ideal example of extremely effective terminal ballistics.
357 Magnum Ammo Specifications:
Cartridge case: .38 Special
Case type: Straight Rimmed (R),
Bullet diameter: 9.07 mm (.357 inch)
Neck diameter: 9.6 mm (379 inch)
Base diameter: 9.6 mm (379 inch)
Rim diameter: 11.2 mm (.440 inch)
Rim thickness: 1.5 mm (.060 inch)
Case length: 33 mm (1.29 inch)
Overall length: 40mm (1.59 in)
Case capacity: 26.2 gr H2O (1.70 cm3)
Primer type: small pistol magnum
Maximum pressure: 35,000 psi (240 MPa)
Maximum CUP: 45,000 CUP
357 Magnum ammo is available in weights ranging from 110 to 200 grains. The case of the cartridge is 1.155 inches long that allows more space for the propellant to hold three grains of powder. Due to the higher powder charge, this cartridge can fire a 125-grain bullet at a velocity of about 1450 feet per second which is more powerful than its competitors. It is an ideal choice for plinking, self-defense, target shooting, and hunting. This handgun cartridge delivers excellent stopping power without creating much recoil to support the easy handling of a handgun. The excellent ballistic performance makes it an ideal choice for shooting practice and serious competitions. It is manufactured by several brands including Federal Ammunition, Federal American Eagle Cartridge, Fiocchi Cartridges, Hornady, Winchester, CCI Blazer Rounds, and Remington.
About
The .357 AutoMag Ammo is based on the design of the .44 AutoMag Ammo. The .44 was necked down to a .35 caliber Ammo to create the .357 AutoMag Ammo and was created and introduced into the markets in 1973. The .357 AutoMag Ammo pushed the 158-grain bullet variant at a muzzle velocity of 1,600 feet per second and the 110-grain bullet variant at over 1,900 feet per second when the cartridges were loaded to maximum performance. This is pretty fast for a .35 caliber cartridge. This speed allowed the .357 AutoMag Ammo to be successfully used for hunting purposes, and the different variants made it a versatile round, able to take down different animal species. The overall length of the .357 AutoMag Ammo is 1.60 inches, and the bullet diameter of the cartridge is .357 inches. The heaviest variant of the .357 AutoMag Ammo is the 158 JSP grain bullet that can travel at a velocity of 1,635 feet per second while creating an energy level of 940 ft.lbf.
Manufacturer
The .357 AutoMag Ammo was designed and created by Coonan Arms in the early 1970s.
Uses
The .357 AutoMag Ammo has been widely used for hunting. The lighter variants of this bullet can easily take down small game, vermin, and pests, while the heavier variants are used for medium-sized hunting games such as deer. They can also potentially hunt big game species but only in the hands of a capable shooter.
