Soft Point Vs FMJ!

Published on November 8, 2025
Duration: 0:39

This video from Civilian Tactical provides an educational comparison of .357 Magnum Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Soft Lead Point ammunition. The host, demonstrating expertise in firearms and ballistics, uses a suppressed lever-action rifle on an outdoor range to show the terminal performance differences when impacting a pumpkin. The soft point round clearly demonstrates superior energy transfer and destructive capability compared to the FMJ.

Quick Summary

The Civilian Tactical host compares .357 Magnum FMJ and Soft Point ammunition using a suppressed lever-action rifle on an outdoor range. The FMJ round passed through a pumpkin with minimal damage, while the Soft Point round shattered it, demonstrating superior energy transfer and effectiveness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: FMJ vs Soft Point .357 Magnum
  2. 00:11FMJ Performance Test
  3. 00:18Armory.Deals Promotion
  4. 00:23Soft Point Performance Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between FMJ and Soft Point .357 Magnum ammunition?

FMJ rounds have a full metal jacket, designed for penetration and minimal expansion. Soft Point rounds have an exposed lead tip intended to expand upon impact, increasing energy transfer and causing more damage, as demonstrated in the .357 Magnum test.

How did the .357 Magnum FMJ round perform in the pumpkin test?

The FMJ round passed straight through the pumpkin with minimal expansion or energy transfer, leaving clean entry and exit holes. This indicates it's less effective at delivering stopping power compared to expanding bullets.

What was the result of firing a Soft Point .357 Magnum round into a pumpkin?

The Soft Point round caused significantly more destruction, shattering the pumpkin. This demonstrates its superior ability to transfer energy upon impact, making it more effective for hunting or self-defense scenarios.

What firearm was used to test the .357 Magnum ammunition?

A suppressed lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum was used for the ammunition performance test. The suppression system was visible during the firing demonstration on the outdoor range.

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