CCI .357 Magnum Shotshell Range Test - TheFirearmGuy

Published on April 29, 2020
Duration: 4:42

This video tests CCI .357 Magnum shotshells, featuring number 9 shot, fired from a Rock Island AL 3.0 snub-nosed revolver with a 2-inch barrel. The test includes penetration through a water-filled milk jug and spread analysis on pizza boxes at 5 and 10 feet. The presenter notes these loads are best suited for small pests like rodents and snakes, not self-defense.

Quick Summary

CCI .357 Magnum shotshells utilize Number 9 shot, making them suitable for pest control like rodents and snakes. Tested in a 2-inch barrel Rock Island AL 3.0 revolver, they showed a spread of 4-5 inches at 5 feet and covered a pizza box at 10 feet. The presenter emphasizes these are not recommended for self-defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to .357 Magnum Shotshells
  2. 00:09Shot Load Details (Number 9 Shot)
  3. 00:20Firearm Used: Rock Island AL 3.0 Revolver
  4. 00:45Milk Jug Penetration Test
  5. 01:39Milk Jug Test Results Analysis
  6. 02:04Pizza Box Spread Test Setup
  7. 02:11Spread Test at 5 Feet
  8. 02:24Spread Test at 10 Feet
  9. 02:40Impact Power Comparison (.357 vs 9mm)
  10. 03:35Shotshell Cycling Considerations
  11. 03:55Overall Range Test Summary
  12. 04:23Preview: 44 Magnum Shotshell Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of shot is used in CCI .357 Magnum shotshells?

The CCI .357 Magnum shotshells tested in this video contain Number 9 shot. This smaller shot size is generally considered effective for small pests like rodents and snakes.

How effective are .357 Magnum shotshells for self-defense?

The presenter strongly advises against using shotshells for self-defense, calling it a 'horrible choice.' They are intended for pest control, not engaging human threats.

What kind of firearm was used to test the .357 Magnum shotshells?

The .357 Magnum shotshells were tested in a Rock Island AL 3.0, which is described as a little snub-nosed, six-shot revolver with a 2-inch barrel.

What was the spread pattern of the .357 Magnum shotshells at different distances?

At 5 feet, the spread was approximately 4-5 inches. At 10 feet, the spread was wide enough to cover an entire pizza box, indicating good coverage for pest control.

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