Henry 357 Magnum vs 44 Magnum desert eagle

Published on April 12, 2019
Duration: 14:56

This video compares the penetration power of a .357 Magnum rifle against a .44 Magnum Desert Eagle handgun. Initial tests with sheet metal showed similar performance, but extended tests and a paper ream test indicated the .357 rifle had a slight edge in penetration depth. Recovered bullets revealed more deformation in .357 rounds, attributed to higher velocity from the rifle barrel.

Quick Summary

The .357 Magnum rifle demonstrated comparable or slightly superior penetration compared to the .44 Magnum Desert Eagle handgun in tests involving sheet metal and paper reams. Recovered bullets showed more deformation in .357 rounds, likely due to higher velocity from the rifle barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:41Henry .357 Magnum Rifle Intro
  2. 01:04Rifle vs Handgun Comparison Setup
  3. 02:54Sheet Metal Test: .357 Magnum
  4. 04:34Sheet Metal Test: .44 Magnum
  5. 05:34Extended Sheet Metal Test Results
  6. 10:21Paper Ream Penetration Test
  7. 12:09Bullet Deformation & Penetration Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a .357 Magnum rifle penetrate better than a .44 Magnum Desert Eagle?

In tests comparing penetration through sheet metal and paper reams, the .357 Magnum rifle often showed slightly deeper penetration than the .44 Magnum Desert Eagle handgun, despite the smaller caliber. This is likely due to the higher velocity achieved from the rifle's longer barrel.

What is the Henry .357 Magnum All-Weather rifle?

The Henry .357 Magnum All-Weather is a lever-action rifle featuring a durable hard chrome finish and a black stained hardwood stock. It is chambered in .357 Magnum and can also fire .38 Special ammunition.

How did the .44 Magnum Desert Eagle perform in penetration tests?

The .44 Magnum Desert Eagle handgun successfully penetrated 17 sheets of 24-gauge sheet metal. In an extended test with 29 sheets, it penetrated 18 sheets, showing strong performance but slightly less than the .357 Magnum rifle in that specific scenario.

What type of ammunition was used in the comparison?

The video primarily used Underwood Ammo Extreme Penetrator rounds for both the .357 Magnum rifle and the .44 Magnum Desert Eagle handgun to ensure a fair comparison of their ballistic performance.

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