Can Wheelgun Get It Done?...Remington Wheelgun .357 Magnum Semi-Wadcutter Ballistic Gel AMMO Test!

Published on March 15, 2026
Duration: 12:21

This expert-level analysis from Tools&Targets details a .357 Magnum ballistic gel test using Remington Performance Wheelgun 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter ammunition. The test, conducted by an experienced instructor, utilized a 4-inch Ruger GP100 and a 6-inch Colt Python, measuring velocities and observing bullet performance. The data provides valuable insights into the terminal ballistics of this specific ammunition type from different barrel lengths.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test, Remington Performance Wheelgun .357 Magnum 158gr LSWC ammunition averaged 1247 fps from a 4-inch Ruger GP100 and 1360 fps from a 6-inch Colt Python. The 4-inch barrel's round penetrated over 32 inches, while the 6-inch barrel's round penetrated 27 inches, with more deformation observed from the higher velocity shot.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:37Ammunition Details: Remington Wheelgun .357 Mag 158gr LSWC
  3. 01:20Firearms Used: Ruger GP100 (4") & Colt Python (6")
  4. 01:40Velocity Test: Ruger GP100 (4-inch)
  5. 03:18Velocity Test: Colt Python (6-inch)
  6. 04:31Ballistic Gel Test Setup
  7. 05:50Gel Penetration and Bullet Deformation Results
  8. 08:29Recovered Bullet Analysis
  9. 10:23Conclusion and Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the average velocities for Remington .357 Magnum 158gr LSWC from different barrel lengths?

The Remington Performance Wheelgun .357 Magnum 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter ammunition averaged 1247 fps from a 4-inch Ruger GP100 and 1360 fps from a 6-inch Colt Python, demonstrating a significant velocity increase with the longer barrel.

How did the Remington .357 Magnum 158gr LSWC perform in ballistic gel?

The 4-inch barrel's round penetrated over 32 inches of ballistic gel, while the 6-inch barrel's round penetrated 27 inches. Both showed gel disruption, with the higher velocity round from the 6-inch barrel exhibiting more deformation.

Which firearm produced more muzzle energy with the tested .357 Magnum ammunition?

The 6-inch Colt Python generated approximately 649 ft-lb of muzzle energy, while the 4-inch Ruger GP100 produced around 546 ft-lb with the Remington 158gr LSWC .357 Magnum rounds.

What was the recovered weight and deformation of the .357 Magnum bullets after the gel test?

The bullet from the 4-inch GP100 weighed 155.4 grains and showed deformation. The bullet from the 6-inch Python weighed 157.2 grains and mushroomed more significantly due to its higher velocity.

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