What is the maximum effective range of a 357 magnum?
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 much does a 357 magnum drop at 100 yards?
The . 357 Sig lost 20% of its velocity — something like 2-300 feet per second between the muzzle and 100 yards.
How fast is a 357 bullet?
. 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) JHP Federal | 1,080 ft/s (330 m/s) | 466 ft⋅lbf (632 J) |
How far can you shoot a deer with a 357 Magnum?
HammerDown load will expand to a frontal diameter of about 1/2 inch if it impacts a deer at a velocity anywhere between 1,100 and 1,800 fps. If you have a lever-action . 357 Mag. rifle, you now have an excellent big-game load capable of taking deer past 200 yards.
How far can you shoot a deer with 357?
A . 357 carbine length firearm 18–20″ can deliver enough energy to humanely take deer especially with heavy for caliber bullets out to 100 yards.
Does a bullet speed up after leaving the barrel?
Once the bullet exits the barrel nothing can increase its speed short of something hitting it from behind (unlikely). No. It accelerates inside the barrel, but as soon as it exits the muzzle the energy pushing it drops to zero.
Is a 357 mag rifle good for deer hunting?
357 Mag. 357 Mag. makes a perfectly viable cartridge for hunting deer and black bear, in either rifle or pistol form. In a rifle, it’s a solid 75-100 yard gun, and in a pistol, I’ve seen some guys print groups at 50 yards so small it’d raise your eyebrows.
Do all 357 shoot 38 Special?
No; . 357 Magnum was specifically designed so it cannot be fired from handguns chambered in . 38 Special, but you can shoot .
