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.357 Magnum VS 45 Super

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Gun Specifications

Specifications

.357 Magnum

45 Super

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.

45 Super

About The .45 Super Ammo is a smokeless powder center fire metallic cartridge that is considered powerful. It was designed and developed in 1988 in the United States. Dimensionally, it is similar to the .45 ACP Ammo, but it has a thicker wall and is loaded to create higher pressures. These changes offer an average of 300 feet per second improvement in the muzzle velocity over the .45 ACP Ammo. Because of the limitation presented by the .45 ACP Ammo, there was a strong need to replace this cartridge with something that delivers a better power and penetration with low recoil and precise accuracy. That's where the .45 Super Ammo came in. The overall length of the .45 Super Ammo is 32.4mm, and the bullet diameter measures 11.5mm. The lightest variant of the .45 Super Ammo is a 185-grain bullet load that can travel at a velocity of 1,300 feet per second and creates an energy level of 694 ft.lbf. Manufacturer The .45 Super Ammo was based on the design of the .45 ACP Ammo and was co-created by Tom Fergerson and Ace Hindman in 1988. Uses The .45 Super Ammo provides decent power and penetrating capabilities that allow the hunters to hunt medium-sized games such as the deer family easily.

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