Magnum Pistols vs Deer Shoulder

Published on September 10, 2016
Duration: 6:03

This video from Kentucky Ballistics provides an expert-level comparison of popular magnum pistol calibers against a deer shoulder. The instructor demonstrates the terminal ballistics of 10mm Auto, 44 Magnum, and 454 Casull using specific ammunition types and firearms, offering insights into penetration and wound channels. The assessment highlights the effectiveness of these calibers for hunting applications.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tested 10mm Auto, 44 Magnum, and 454 Casull against a deer shoulder to compare terminal ballistics. The 454 Casull showed the most significant penetration and tissue disruption, while a Buffalo Bore 44 Magnum +P hard cast load proved effective against bone.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction: Testing Pistol Calibers
  2. 00:16Calibers Selected: 10mm, 44 Mag, 454 Casull
  3. 00:3210mm Ammunition Details
  4. 00:4844 Magnum Ammunition Details
  5. 01:01454 Casull Ammunition Details
  6. 01:22Firearms Used: Glock, Ruger
  7. 01:5210mm Shot Results
  8. 02:3744 Magnum Shot Results
  9. 03:33454 Casull Shot Results
  10. 03:59Buffalo Bore 44 Magnum Load
  11. 04:13Hardcast 44 Magnum Test on Bone
  12. 04:43Hardcast 44 Magnum Results
  13. 05:09Conclusion: Caliber Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What pistol calibers were tested against a deer shoulder?

The test featured 10mm Auto, 44 Magnum, and 454 Casull. Specific loads included Hornady 180gr HP for 10mm, Federal Fusion 240gr HP for 44 Magnum, and Hornady 300gr XTP HP for 454 Casull, plus a Buffalo Bore 340gr hard cast load for the 44 Magnum.

What firearms were used in the Kentucky Ballistics test?

The instructor utilized a Glock Gen 4 Model 20 for the 10mm Auto tests. For the 44 Magnum, a Ruger Super Redhawk was used, and a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan was employed for the 454 Casull tests.

How did the 454 Casull perform against the deer shoulder?

The 454 Casull, firing a 300-grain Hornady XTP at 1650 ft/s with 1813 ft-lbs of energy, demonstrated the most significant terminal ballistics, causing substantial splatter and deep penetration, exceeding the performance of the 10mm and 44 Magnum.

What was the purpose of testing magnum pistol calibers on a deer shoulder?

The purpose was to demonstrate and compare the terminal ballistics and penetration capabilities of common deer hunting pistol calibers (10mm, 44 Mag, 454 Casull) and various ammunition types on a dense medium like a deer shoulder and bone.

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