Colt Walker vs. .357 Magnum

Published on April 3, 2023
Duration: 3:21

This video compares the power of the Colt Walker against the .357 Magnum using chronograph testing. The .357 Magnum, specifically a Taurus Tracker with Federal American Eagle 158-grain jacketed soft point ammunition, achieved an average velocity of 1300 feet per second and 593 foot-pounds of energy. This confirmed the common statement that the .357 Magnum is more powerful than the Colt Walker, which generated 470.2 foot-pounds of energy with its maximum load.

Quick Summary

Chronograph testing confirms the .357 Magnum is more powerful than the Colt Walker. The .357 Magnum achieved an average velocity of 1300 fps and 593 ft-lbs of energy, surpassing the Colt Walker's 470.2 ft-lbs.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction: Colt Walker vs .357 Magnum
  2. 00:43Colt Walker Load Specifications
  3. 01:02.357 Magnum Ammunition and Firearm
  4. 01:41.357 Magnum Chronograph Testing
  5. 01:58.357 Magnum Velocity Readings
  6. 02:22Results: .357 Magnum vs Colt Walker
  7. 02:43Energy Comparison and Conclusion
  8. 03:01Outro and Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum load for a Colt Walker?

The maximum load for a Colt Walker is 60 grains of black powder when using a round ball. If using a conical bullet, the maximum load is 50 grains of black powder.

How powerful is a .357 Magnum compared to a Colt Walker?

Chronograph testing shows the .357 Magnum is more powerful. The .357 Magnum achieved an average velocity of 1300 feet per second and 593 foot-pounds of energy, while the Colt Walker produced 470.2 foot-pounds.

What ammunition was used to test the .357 Magnum?

For the .357 Magnum test, Federal American Eagle jacketed soft point ammunition with 158-grain bullets was used. This was fired from a Taurus Model 627 Tracker revolver.

What were the average results of the .357 Magnum chronograph test?

The .357 Magnum, fired from a 6.5-inch barrel, averaged 1300 feet per second with a velocity spread of 50 feet per second, resulting in 593 foot-pounds of energy.

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