Henry 357 Magnum vs 44 Magnum desert eagle

Published on April 12, 2019
Duration: 14:56

This video presents an experimental comparison of the penetration capabilities between a Henry .357 Magnum All-Weather rifle and a Magnum Research .44 Magnum Desert Eagle handgun. The test, conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, utilizes various mediums including sheet metal and reams of copy paper to evaluate if the rifle's longer barrel can compensate for the .357 Magnum's smaller caliber against the .44 Magnum. The results offer insights into the practical ballistic performance of these popular hunting and self-defense calibers in different firearm platforms.

Quick Summary

A penetration test comparing a Henry .357 Magnum rifle and a .44 Magnum Desert Eagle handgun revealed that the rifle generally achieved deeper penetration, particularly in softer mediums like paper. This difference is attributed to the higher velocity gained from the rifle's longer barrel, though the .44 Magnum handgun showed comparable performance in initial sheet metal tests.

Chapters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a .357 Magnum rifle compare in penetration to a .44 Magnum handgun?

In penetration tests using sheet metal and paper, a .357 Magnum rifle generally demonstrated slightly deeper penetration than a .44 Magnum handgun, especially in softer mediums. This is largely attributed to the higher velocity achieved by the .357 Magnum round fired from the rifle's longer barrel compared to the handgun.

What materials were used to test firearm penetration in the video?

The penetration tests in the video utilized two primary mediums: stacks of 24-gauge sheet metal and multiple reams of Georgia-Pacific copy paper. Recovered bullets were also displayed on a cinder block for comparison.

Which firearm platform offers better penetration: a rifle or a handgun?

Generally, a rifle platform offers better penetration than a handgun, even with a smaller caliber, due to the higher muzzle velocity achieved from its longer barrel. This was observed in tests comparing a .357 Magnum rifle to a .44 Magnum handgun, where the rifle often showed deeper penetration.

What specific ammunition was used in the .357 Magnum vs. .44 Magnum penetration test?

The video specifically mentions and displays Underwood Ammo Extreme Penetrator rounds for both the .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum calibers used in the penetration testing. These specialized rounds are designed for enhanced penetration.

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