Double Magnum! .357 Mag vs .327 Mag Ballistic Gel Test With The Taurus 605 and 327!

Published on June 10, 2022
Duration: 14:37

This video presents a ballistic gel test comparing the .357 Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum cartridges fired from two-inch barreled Taurus revolvers. The test measures velocity, penetration, expansion, and recovered projectile weight. The .327 Federal Magnum, using Federal Premium Hammer Down 127-grain bonded hollow points, demonstrated surprisingly effective expansion and penetration, while the .357 Magnum, with Hornady FTX Leverevolution 140-grain projectiles, achieved greater penetration but fragmented more significantly.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test comparing .357 Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum from Taurus 2-inch revolvers, the .327 Federal Magnum averaged 1138 fps with good expansion and 19 inches of penetration. The .357 Magnum averaged 1201 fps, achieved 22.75 inches of penetration, but fragmented significantly.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:12Ballistic Gel Contraption
  3. 00:42Ammunition Selection
  4. 01:50Firearm Selection: Taurus 605 & 327
  5. 02:21Velocity Testing: .327 Magnum
  6. 03:35Velocity Testing: .357 Magnum
  7. 04:35Ballistic Gel Test: .327 Magnum Shot 1
  8. 05:22Ballistic Gel Test: .357 Magnum Shot 1
  9. 05:51Ballistic Gel Test: .357 Magnum Shot 2
  10. 06:13Gel Test Results: Wound Channels
  11. 08:16Penetration Measurements
  12. 09:41Projectile Recovery & Analysis
  13. 10:21Projectile Weight & Expansion Measurements
  14. 11:40Conclusion & Takeaways
  15. 13:13Ammunition Choice Reflection

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the average velocities for the .357 Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum in the test?

The .327 Federal Magnum averaged 1138 feet per second, while the .357 Magnum achieved a higher average of 1201 feet per second from the two-inch barreled revolvers.

How did the .357 Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum perform in ballistic gel penetration?

The .357 Magnum penetrated deeper, reaching approximately 22.75 inches, whereas the .327 Federal Magnum penetrated about 19 inches before rebounding.

Which cartridge showed better expansion and projectile integrity in the gel test?

The .327 Federal Magnum, using bonded hollow points, demonstrated superior expansion and retained its projectile integrity, while the .357 Magnum fragmented significantly.

What types of ammunition were used for the .357 Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum tests?

The .327 Federal Magnum test used Federal Premium Hammer Down 127-grain bonded hollow points, and the .357 Magnum test used Hornady FTX Leverevolution 140-grain projectiles.

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