Breaking out the BIG BOY TOYS!

Published on April 27, 2020
Duration: 6:16

Jerry Miculek tests three large-caliber revolvers (.357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .460 S&W Magnum) using expired canned goods as targets. He demonstrates the significant differences in power and terminal effects between the calibers, highlighting the .460 S&W Magnum as the 'Big Boy Toy' for its extreme performance.

Quick Summary

Jerry Miculek tests three powerful revolvers: a .357 Magnum, a .44 Magnum, and the "Big Boy Toy" .460 S&W Magnum. Using expired canned goods as targets, he demonstrates the escalating terminal ballistics and destructive power of these large-caliber handguns.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Quarantine Challenge & Daily Videos
  2. 00:45Range Day Intro: Canned Goods Targets
  3. 01:30.357 Magnum Testing with Hornady Ammo
  4. 03:04.44 Magnum Testing with LEVERevolution Ammo
  5. 04:34.460 S&W Magnum: The Big Boy Toy Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What revolvers were tested in the 'Big Boy Toys' video?

The video features testing of three large-caliber revolvers: a Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum (Performance Center 8-shot V-Comp), a .44 Magnum (S&W DX revolver), and the powerful .460 S&W Magnum (S&W Performance Center).

What kind of targets were used for the revolver testing?

Jerry Miculek used expired canned goods found while cleaning, including diced tomatoes, pork and beans, tomato sauce, cranberry sauce, and baby corn, as targets for the revolvers.

What are the key performance differences between the tested magnum revolvers?

The .460 S&W Magnum demonstrated significantly higher velocity (2200 fps) and destructive power, obliterating targets. The .44 Magnum showed a notable increase in energy over the .357 Magnum, which also performed effectively.

What ammunition was used for the .357 Magnum testing?

For the .357 Magnum test, Hornady Critical Defense 125gr FTX ammunition was used, achieving a velocity of approximately 1500 fps from the Smith & Wesson Performance Center 8-shot V-Comp revolver.

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