10mm VS .357 Magnum!

Published on July 25, 2022
Duration: 12:24

This video compares the 10mm Auto and .357 Magnum calibers through a series of target tests. The presenter uses a Ruger 1911 for the 10mm and a Ruger Blackhawk for the .357 Magnum. The tests involve shooting various targets like oat milk, pumpkin pie, diced tomatoes, and a mixed grain target to assess terminal performance and power.

Quick Summary

In a comparison of the 10mm Auto and .357 Magnum calibers, the 10mm Auto consistently proved to be more powerful. Through various target tests involving oat milk, pumpkin pie, and diced tomatoes, the 10mm demonstrated superior destructive capability, often obliterating targets where the .357 Magnum caused less dramatic effects.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction: 10mm vs .357 Magnum
  2. 00:37Firearms Used: Ruger Blackhawk & 1911
  3. 01:00Steel Target Smacks
  4. 01:17.357 Magnum Ammo: Speer 158gr JHP
  5. 02:1510mm Auto Ammo: Federal 180gr FMJ
  6. 03:05Oat Milk Target Test
  7. 03:58Pumpkin Pie Target Test
  8. 06:02Diet Soda Target Test
  9. 07:23Diced Tomatoes Target Test
  10. 08:45Grand Finale: Harmony Target
  11. 10:37Bonus Round: Multiple Targets with 10mm
  12. 11:34Conclusion: 10mm vs .357 Magnum Power

Frequently Asked Questions

Which handgun caliber is more powerful, 10mm Auto or .357 Magnum?

Based on target destruction tests in the video, the 10mm Auto consistently demonstrated more power than the .357 Magnum. It caused more significant damage, penetration, and target obliteration across various materials like oat milk, pumpkin pie, and diced tomatoes.

What firearms were used to compare the 10mm Auto and .357 Magnum?

The comparison utilized a Ruger 1911 pistol chambered in 10mm Auto and a Ruger Blackhawk revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. Both firearms were used to shoot various targets to assess the calibers' performance.

How did the 10mm Auto and .357 Magnum perform on different targets?

The 10mm Auto generally outperformed the .357 Magnum. It created larger splashes on liquid targets, completely destroyed cans with softer materials like pumpkin pie, and obliterated a mixed grain target, sending the can over the berm.

What ammunition was used in the 10mm Auto and .357 Magnum tests?

For the .357 Magnum, Speer 158-grain JHP ammunition was used. The 10mm Auto initially used 180-grain Federal FMJ, and later Defender 180-grain hollow point ammunition (identified as Remington) was also tested.

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