.357 Magnum In A Shotgun?

This video from Mr. Madness conducts a penetration test comparing 10mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and 12 Gauge calibers for bear defense. It includes velocity measurements using a Garmin Xero C1 Pro and tests against ballistic media and a Level IV ceramic plate. The presenter emphasizes bear spray as a primary defense.

This video from TheYankeeMarshal compares .357 Magnum and .38 Special +P for self-defense, with an expert instructor's perspective. It delves into specific ammunition performance metrics like muzzle velocity and energy, highlighting that while .357 Magnum generally offers more power, certain high-performance .38 Special +P loads can rival its energy output. The analysis emphasizes that practical self-defense choices depend heavily on shooter proficiency, recoil tolerance, and the specific ammunition selected, with an extra round in a .38 Special +P revolver potentially outweighing a marginal power difference for some users.

This video explores why .357 Magnum might be the ideal single ammunition choice for SHTF scenarios, focusing on its logistical advantages and performance versatility. The presenter conducts chronograph testing with both revolvers and lever-action rifles, demonstrating the significant velocity and energy gains when scaling up from a handgun to a rifle platform. The analysis highlights the dual capability of .357 Magnum firearms to also chamber .38 Special, offering a quieter, subsonic option and expanding logistical availability.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the rare Remington .30-06 Accelerator round, featuring a .22 caliber projectile within a sabot. The host, demonstrating high practical ballistics knowledge, conducts chronograph testing, achieving velocities over 3800 fps, and terminal effect tests on meat and bone, showcasing rapid fragmentation and energy transfer. The assessment concludes the round's unique ballistics align with specific anecdotal reports but deem it unlikely for the hypothetical assassination scenario due to its rarity and accuracy limitations.

This video from Civilian Tactical tests the lethality of a suppressed .357 Magnum lever-action rifle. Using a ballistic gel dummy head with an anatomical skull, the host demonstrates that despite its quiet operation, the suppressed rifle, when loaded with hollow-point ammunition, delivers significant terminal ballistics, creating clear entry and exit wounds. The test highlights the effectiveness of suppressed firearms in delivering lethal force.

This guide details the process of loading a 5 Star Firearms L6-.357/38 Speed Loader, a crucial accessory for revolver owners. The video, presented by TheYankeeMarshal, demonstrates how to efficiently load 6 rounds of .357 Magnum or .38 Special ammunition into the speed loader. It highlights compatibility with popular revolvers like the Colt Python, Smith & Wesson 586, and 686, emphasizing its utility for quick reloads at the range or in defensive scenarios.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.