❓Will "CHEAP" AMMO Get The Job Done?❓

Published on August 21, 2022
Duration: 10:08

This video provides a detailed ballistics test of Winchester White Box 110gr JHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from two Taurus revolvers: a 2-inch barrel 605 and a 4-inch barrel 608. The test measures velocity, gel penetration, expansion, and fragmentation, highlighting the significant impact of barrel length on performance. The instructor notes that while the ammunition offers good expansion, penetration is a concern, especially from shorter barrels.

Quick Summary

Winchester White Box 110gr JHP .357 Magnum ammunition averaged 1170 fps from a 2-inch barrel and 1296 fps from a 4-inch barrel. The 2-inch barrel yielded 8.25 inches of penetration with significant expansion but little fragmentation, while the 4-inch barrel achieved 11.5 inches of penetration with decent expansion and notable fragmentation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:04Gel Testing .357 Magnum
  3. 00:29Winchester White Box 110gr JHP Details
  4. 01:03Firearms Used: Taurus 605 & 608
  5. 01:44Velocity Test: Taurus 605 (2-inch)
  6. 02:30Velocity Test: Taurus 608 (4-inch)
  7. 03:16Budget Magnum Gel Test Begins
  8. 03:54Taurus 605 Gel Impact
  9. 04:24Taurus 608 Gel Impact
  10. 04:42Gel Results Analysis
  11. 06:05Penetration Measurements
  12. 07:08Projectile Examination
  13. 08:06Expansion Measurements
  14. 08:30Conclusion: Winchester White Box .357 Magnum
  15. 09:00Viewer Engagement & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the average velocities for Winchester White Box 110gr JHP .357 Magnum from different barrel lengths?

From a 2-inch Taurus 605 barrel, the Winchester White Box 110gr JHP .357 Magnum averaged 1170 feet per second. From a 4-inch Taurus 608 barrel, it averaged 1296 feet per second, showing a significant velocity increase with the longer barrel.

How did Winchester White Box 110gr JHP .357 Magnum perform in gel tests from a 2-inch barrel?

Fired from a 2-inch Taurus 605, the 110gr JHP achieved about 8.25 inches of penetration in gel. It exhibited significant expansion, with an average diameter of 0.667 inches, but showed minimal fragmentation and fell short of ideal penetration depths.

What were the gel test results for Winchester White Box 110gr JHP .357 Magnum from a 4-inch barrel?

From a 4-inch Taurus 608, the 110gr JHP penetrated approximately 11.5 inches in gel. It displayed decent expansion (average 0.447 inches) and significant fragmentation, losing a substantial portion of its mass.

Does barrel length significantly affect .357 Magnum performance with budget ammunition?

Yes, barrel length has a substantial impact. The 4-inch barrel provided a 126 fps velocity advantage over the 2-inch barrel, leading to increased penetration and fragmentation, while the shorter barrel resulted in extreme expansion but limited penetration.

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