If all things are held equal..meaning you have similar sized and weighted guns, similarly "potent" rounds as far grain is concerned. which packs more punch??
2007-03-08 03:09:09 · 12 answers · asked by TB28 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
All things being equal, the 357 will have more recoil as it shoot at a higher velocity than the 40, plus the 40 have parts that move which absorb some recoil as well.
The 357's standard load shoots a 125 grain bullet between 1300 and 1500 feet per second
The 40's standard load will shoot a 155 or 180 grain bullet between 900 and 1100 feet per second.
As for impact power there are two mind sets, one is a lite bullet at high velocity and the other is a heavy bullet at a sub sonic velocity. That is more of a personal preference.
Deer I have shot have died just as quick form a slow heavy bullet as they have from a higher velocity bullet.
However the organs seem to be disrupted more from projectiles traveling at speeds above 1400 feet per second.
2007-03-08 19:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which packs more punch, or which has more recoil???
The .357 Magnum with the 125 grain hollow-point fired from a revolver with a 4" barrel is generally considered the 'best man-stopper.' The .40 S&W hasn't been around long enough to prove itself better but at least on paper appears to be an excellent man-stopper. It does not seem to be a better stopper than the old .45 acp, and it is generally accepted that the .357 Mag. is a better stopper than the .45 acp so that would make the .357 Mag the more potent of the three.
The .357 Mag is going to recoil more as in a revolver there is no 'blow-back action' to dampen the recoil as in the .40 S&W auto. Now I own a Ruger 'Old' Vaquero in .38-40 and .40 S&W. The .38-40 180 grain Winchester bullet has more recoil and more power than the .40 S&W 180 grain service ammo. All you do is change out the cylinders to shoot one or the other. The .38-40 seems at least as potent as my S&W Model 28 4" barrel when loaded with .357 Mag. 180 grain hard-cast lead hunting bullets. Of course, this is just an observation and I have no scientific studies to back my observation up.
Best.
H
2007-03-08 03:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by H 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you realize how totally artificial the comparison is, Lyman lists a 357 load with a 146 grain bullet and 7.5 grains of Bullseye at 1077 fps with a 4" barrel, compared to a 40 S&W 150 grain bullet with 5.7 grains of Bullseye at 890 fps also with a 4" barrel. Comparable loads of Blue Dot are 11.5 grains at 1273 fps vs. 10.0 at 1140. Keep in mind that the whole idea behind the 40 was to lighten up compared to the 10 mm Auto that was its parent.
2007-03-08 06:56:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Newtons third law: the force on the bullet will be equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force on the gun. the momentum will be the same in both directions.
i am not certain if the grain is the bullet weight or the amount of propellant used. the recoil ultimately comes down to the amount of energy used to accelerate the round and the weight of the round. though with a heavier round the impulse may last longer giving the impression of a harder kick when in fact it is a soft kick that lasts longer. this is of course granting that the cartidges are fired from a locked chamber.
2007-03-08 03:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by Richard W 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
.357 mag is much better and with a good gun it won't have very much recoil. I have a smith and wesson with a 6 inch barrel and I could shoot it all day. .40cal dosent have near the punch.
2007-03-08 03:13:27 · answer #5 · answered by jw1269 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ported barrel= undesirable concept. it somewhat is plenty louder, cuts down on your night innovative and prescient, and spits little products of lead and powder as we talk up. In a protection concern you will possibly be firing that gun from on the threshold of your physique, you do no longer decide on debris on your face and eyes. My advice is verify that your grip and wrists are "business enterprise," and to make particular your sort is right. confident, I understand which you're doing it wisely, yet are you "relatively" preserving the pistol wisely? in case you have solid sort you need to aim, then close your eyes and hearth, and the pistol ought to come applicable lower back on course. in any different case, use a lighter bullet. it is going to cut back cringe. purely observe that maximum dept's will specify what ammo which you would be able to hold. in the event that they difficulty a hundred and eighty grain variety X, it somewhat is totally virtually particular that's what you would be using for my section.
2016-12-18 18:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.357 magnum has more muzzle energy.
Looking at some stats, on average with standard loads .357 magnum packs maybe 100 joules more muzzle energy than .40.
Not a huge difference.
2007-03-08 08:35:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the recoil between the two feels very different. the .357 has a bigger push backwards while the .40 snaps the pistol up.
2007-03-08 06:27:19 · answer #8 · answered by firestarter 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The .357 will have more recoil. I would guess it will have more knock down power, but less penetration.
2007-03-08 05:55:38 · answer #9 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
.40 cal assuming a greater powder charge.
2007-03-08 03:16:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋