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.357 Magnum VS 44 Bulldog

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Gun Specifications

Specifications

.357 Magnum

44 Bulldog

Height

1.29

Average FPS

1294

Average Grain

142

Average Energy

528

Recoil

0.89

Ballistic Coefficient

145.02

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Gun Descriptions

.357 Magnum

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.

44 Bulldog

About The .44 Bulldog Ammo is an American centerfire cartridge for revolvers manufactured from the 1880s until the 1930s. The .44 Bulldog Ammo is a smaller bullet that packs less power when chambered in revolvers. The .44 Bulldog ammo was extremely easy to carry because of its small and lightweight. This bullet was widely used as self-defense or pocket gun ammo back in the day. The reason for its downfall was because of the limited range it offers to its shooters. The .44 Bulldog Ammo was specifically manufactured to satisfy the hunters most bothered by the high recoil and cost that the .44 Webley Ammo offered. The overall length of the .44 Bulldog Ammo is 23.2mm, while the bullet diameter measures 11.3mm. The 168-grain bullet variant of the .44 Bulldog Ammo can travel at a velocity of 460 feet per second and produce an energy level of 80 ft.lbf. Manufacturer The .44 Bulldog Ammo originated in the United States in the year 1880s, but due to its limited usability, it went out of business in the 1930s. Uses The .44 Bulldog Ammo doesn't have a good effective range and is only suitable for hitting targets in a short-range. People only used the .44 Bulldog Ammo for self-defense and killing tiny pests and vermins in short range.

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