What has more recoil 44 or 357?
The . 44 Magnum has higher recoil action than the . 357 due to the heavier cartridge weight and the increased diameter of the barrel. Factors such as hand strength and stance also can affect the recoil.
How much recoil does a 357 Magnum have?
. 357 Magnum Recoil: Is It Too Much?
| Ruger LCR | Ruger GP100 | |
|---|---|---|
| .38 Spl Winchester 148 gr Lead Wadcutter | 143 | 147 |
| .38 Spl +P Remington 125 gr Golden Saber | 139 | 146 |
| .357 Mag Remington 125 gr Golden Saber | 132 | 147 |
| .357 Mag Barnes 125 gr Tac-XPD | nope. | 135 |
What has more kick 357 or 9mm?
Without a doubt, the 357 Magnum kicks 9mm butt when it comes to effective range, energy on target, and wind drift. While both rounds work well for self-defense, the 357 Magnum kicks ass in the realm of hunting.
Can a .357 stop a grizzly bear?
357 Magnum or other similar-caliber load, a well-placed shot with a good bullet will certainly kill a bear, but it’s not recommended.
Is 44 mag enough for grizzly?
44 Magnum will be fine. Oldtime black bear hunters say that any load that throws at least a 200-grain or bigger solid bullet at 1000 fps or more will take any bear in the woods.
What is the best defense cartridge 357 Mag?
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Is 357 better than 9mm?
There is a good amount of variability involved, but overall, your answer is “Yes the .357 is usually more powerful than the 9mm, though there are a lot of asterisks after that.“ Now, look at those numbers again, less than 10% difference. That should tell you that yes, there’s a difference, but it’s not that big of a difference.
What is a bigger bullet 45 caliber or 357?
“Which is more powerful, a .45 caliber pistol or a .357 magnum revolver?” The .357 Magnum, hands down. While it’s only a .357 caliber, compared to the .45, it has a lot more powder pushing it. The old story was that it would crack an engine block. With the right load, it has more penetration or does more damage than the .45acp.
Does a 357 Magnum have a lot of recoil?
Generally, the .357 will have more recoil than the .45acp, but a lot of variables come into play – particularly with regard to perceived recoil. Variables also affect actual recoil. The .357 can be loaded down to hot .38 Special energy levels, and up to low .41 Magnum.