357 MAGNUM VS 38 SPECIAL VS SHEET METAL

This video features Mr. Madness conducting an ice penetration test comparing seven different calibers from .22LR to suppressed 5.56 NATO. The test visually demonstrates the significant increase in penetration power and ice displacement as caliber increases, with the 5.56 NATO round creating the largest crater. The host provides a clear, comparative analysis of each caliber's impact.

Ivan from Kit Badger provides an update on his Henry SPD HUSH .357 rifle, detailing suppressor compatibility with the Dead Air Mojave 9 and addressing the need for an upgraded aluminum rail from Phoenix Weaponry. The review covers range testing, including zero shift, ammunition feeding issues with Streak ammo, and the significant bullet drop observed with subsonic .38 Special rounds, highlighting the 'fun factor' of the suppressed setup. He also critiques the factory sling swivel placement and suggests ergonomic improvements.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics pits the 10mm Auto against the .357 Magnum in a ballistic gel test. Both calibers, using 180-grain JHP (10mm) and 125-grain JHP (.357 Magnum) respectively, demonstrated full penetration through a 16-inch Clear Ballistics gel block. The comparison highlights the raw power of both cartridges, leaving the age-old debate unsettled.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of 10mm Auto and .357 Magnum by firing them into a frozen lake. The visual evidence suggests the .357 Magnum created a slightly larger and deeper impact crater in the ice, indicating potentially greater energy transfer in this specific test. The presenter, Mr. Madness, demonstrates a casual yet experimental approach to caliber comparison.

This video demonstrates a ballistic comparison between .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition using an ice test. The host, Mr. Madness, fires both calibers from a Smith & Wesson Model 66 into a frozen surface. The .357 Magnum round clearly created a significantly larger and deeper impact crater than the .38 Special, with the .357 bullet being recovered while the .38 Special was not.

This review of the Henry Big Boy Carbine (H012GMCC) provides an expert-level overview of its features, including the color case hardened receiver, large loop lever, and octagonal barrel. The instructor emphasizes the critical role of cartridge overall length (OAL) in ensuring reliable feeding with lever-action firearms, particularly for .38 Special and .357 Magnum calibers. Plans for comprehensive ammunition testing in both the rifle and a revolver are detailed, aiming to identify optimal loads for performance and feeding.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.