I was wondering what advantage the 357 max has over a 44 mag or a 45 Ruger only load.
357 max question
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Faster and flatter. Cartridge designed for silhouette competition using 180 gr TMJ bullets.
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impressive FPS at 1998 and with a 200gr at 1600 plus. good time to mention im not easily impressed. be a great back bear or deer hand gun hunting with that 10in barrel black hawk.
I would add just the cool factor alone makes the 357 Max better. 
Yep, this. The 44 mag would take the targets down, the ram weighs over 50 pounds, but the 357 SM/Max shoots a higher BC 180-200 gn bullet faster and flatter. Never seen someone use a 45 Colt in silhouette. It may have happened but I never seen it.
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Ruger Guru
I'm not sure we could actually compare them in a manner to say one is better than the other. All 3 calibers asked about,, are all different, and do things differently. But they all 3 also have their place & do a good job when applied properly. The .357 Maxi was built around the idea of handgun silhouette competition as well as hunting purposes. It is capable of providing energy to know down steel rams,, while having less felt recoil. And having taken game (deer) with a Maxi,, I can say it is an excellent caliber for that purpose.
We often say trying to do a comparison is like; "apples to oranges." Well, instead,, I'd compare it more to the variety of apples. Various apple types are suited for many things,, and yet,, certain varieties are better for cooking, while others are best for just eating. All are good, but each flavor is different.
Same with the calibers mentioned.
We often say trying to do a comparison is like; "apples to oranges." Well, instead,, I'd compare it more to the variety of apples. Various apple types are suited for many things,, and yet,, certain varieties are better for cooking, while others are best for just eating. All are good, but each flavor is different.
Same with the calibers mentioned.
Well said Ty
And I’ve been wanting to try it on our feral hogs.
And I’ve been wanting to try it on our feral hogs.
contender
Ruger Guru
jimbo,, a good solid cast slug should do a nice job on hogs.
I guess I would ask the intended use. Long range silhouette shooting I would say the .357 max shoots flatter and fast enough to carry the energy to put rams down.
Looking to buy a new hunting revolver? The .44 mag takes it on ammunition availability alone. Rolling your own rounds, I would think a hot .45 pulls the advantage.
Looking to buy a new hunting revolver? The .44 mag takes it on ammunition availability alone. Rolling your own rounds, I would think a hot .45 pulls the advantage.
southernbuck101
Single-Sixer
Better have hearing protection
My 7.5" .357 Maximum sends a 192 grain Speer cast gascheck sillhouette bullet down range at 1730 fps. The accurracy and consistency are excellent.
