What is the effective range of a .357 Magnum rifle?
At rifle velocities the cartridge performs very well out to 75 yards, its performance becomes more modest between 75 and 125 yards. Like the . 44 Magnum, the . 357 can be sighted to shoot comfortably out to 125 yards.
How fast does a .357 bullet travel FPS?
. 357 Magnum
| Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| 125 gr (8 g) JHP Federal | 1,450 ft/s (440 m/s) | 583 ft⋅lbf (790 J) |
| 158 gr (10 g) JHP Federal | 1,240 ft/s (380 m/s) | 539 ft⋅lbf (731 J) |
| 180 gr (12 g) HC Buffalo Bore | 1,400 ft/s (430 m/s) | 783 ft⋅lbf (1,062 J) |
What can you hunt with a 357 mag rifle?
357 was regarded as the ultimate in handgun hunting cartridges by many nimrods. It was effectively employed for taking elk, moose, deer, antelope, giant Kodiak brown bears and even some African game animals.
What is the velocity on the 357 maximum?
Comparative Muzzle Velocities and Energies
| Cartridge | Bullet Weight (gr) | Muzzle Velocity (ft/s) |
|---|---|---|
| 9mm Luger | 124 | 1100 |
| .357 Magnum | 158 | 1250 |
| .44 Magnum | 200 | 1500 |
| .357 Maximum | 180 | 1700 |
How powerful is the 357 XTP bullet?
In a rifle, producing around 1700fps, a bullet like the 180 grain XTP can be considered an all around go-to design for a wide range of game body weights. But in handguns, factory ammunition may only yield muzzle velocities of around 1100fps. The .357 cannot be expected to produce wide wounds at these speeds.
What is the muzzle velocity of the Hornady XTP bullet?
Sounds like a good varmint load, certainly way too fast for the 140gr FTX on anything bigger, Hornady lists it as a pistol bullet with a maximum muzzle velocity of 1600fps, data goes to 1650fps in their 357mag rifle data, they don’t list it for use in the 14″ TC Contender 357 Max data, just the 140gr XTP and bigger.
How many FPS is a 357 Magnum?
The popularity of the.357 also lead to the creation of the.357 Remington Maximum based on a wildcat created by Elgin Gates. Remington loads for the Maximum boasted impressive velocities of over 1800fps with 158 grain bullets and over 1550fps with 180 grain bullets.
What is the average velocity of a 357 caliber bullet?
I tried bullets cast from an LBT 358 200 FN mould, but that bullet seated in a .357 case with the mouth folded in the bullet’s crimping groove measured 1.641 inches in length, a bit longer to cycle through the Uberti’s action. I single loaded cartridges by hand into the chamber, and they shot great and had an average muzzle velocity of 1,246 fps.