Revolver Ammunition

Rimmed big bore revolver cartridges.

.357 Magnum

Overview


The .357 S&W Magnum (9×33mmR), or simply .357 Magnum, is a magnum pistol caliber commonly used in revolvers and lever action rifles. It is based upon Smith & Wesson's earlier .38 Special cartridge. A good number of .357 Magnum firearms are able to load .38 Special due to the similarities in size and dimensions. The .357 Magnum cartridge was introduced in 1934, and its use has since become widespread. This cartridge started the "Magnum era" of handgun ammunition. The .357 Magnum cartridge is notable for its highly effective terminal ballistics when used for hunting or defense, it is extremely powerful - especially out of rifles.

Stats


Note: 343.2 m/s is the subsonic barrier - anything below that is considered subsonic. Subsonic ammunition removes the bullet crack down range making the round better suited to stealth.

Ammunition Type Damage Bullet Velocity (m/s) Barrier Penetration
125gr JHP 16.8 427 1.9
180gr JHP 21.95 385 0.84
45gr Defender 7 940 2.04
AP 11 430 9.8
Ratshot 5.5x7 450 1.34

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.

.480 Caning Magnum

Overview


The .480 Caning Magnum (12.1×36mmR) is a large, high-power revolver cartridge, designed for long range metallic silhoutte shooting and big game hunting.

Stats


Note: 343.2 m/s is the subsonic barrier - anything below that is considered subsonic. Subsonic ammunition removes the bullet crack down range making the round better suited to stealth.

Ammunition Type Damage Bullet Velocity (m/s) Barrier Penetration
325gr XTP 43.5 713 2.6
410GR Wadcutter 46.4 576 0.1
AP 25.2 989 14.5
High Explosive 20.5 + 7@2.5m 400 0.2

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.

.44 Magnum

Overview


The .44 Remington Magnum, also known as .44 Magnum or 10.9x33mmR is a rimmed, large-bore cartridge originally designed for revolvers and quickly adopted for carbines and rifles. Famously called "the most powerful handgun [cartridge] in the world" by Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry, the .44 Magnum has since been eclipsed in power by the .454 Casull,  .480 Caning Magnum and .500 S&W Magnum; nevertheless, due in part to its more manageable recoil, it has remained one of the most popular commercial large-bore magnum cartridges

Stats


Note: 343.2 m/s is the subsonic barrier - anything below that is considered subsonic. Subsonic ammunition removes the bullet crack down range making the round better suited to stealth.

Ammunition Type Damage Bullet Velocity (m/s) Barrier Penetration
180GR XTP 24.74 503 1.81
225GR XPB 26.4 376 4.3
300GR XTP 31.5 380 1.6
Paralight AP 15.2 689 14.5
Pyrotechnic 11.5 + 3@0.5m 380 0.2

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.

.454 Casull

Overview


The .454 Casull, is a rimmed, large-bore cartridge originally designed for revolvers. Sometimes referred to as .44 Super Magnum, due to its similar projectile weights but significantly increased velocities. The .454 Casull is considered one of the most powerful handgun cartridges in production. It is primarily used for hunting medium or large game, metallic silhouette shooting, and bear protection. 

Stats


Note: 343.2 m/s is the subsonic barrier - anything below that is considered subsonic. Subsonic ammunition removes the bullet crack down range making the round better suited to stealth.

Ammunition Type Damage Bullet Velocity (m/s) Barrier Penetration
240GR XTP 27.1 609 4.8
300GR XTP 33 503 3
500GR Grandslam 47 400 1.2
120GR AP 19.6 880 12.2
DoubleTap Equalizer 20x2 420 1

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.

.500 Smith & Wesson Magnum

Overview


The .500 S&W Magnum or 12.7×41mmSR is a .50 caliber semi-rimmed revolver cartridge. It is the single most powerful production handgun cartridge in existence. The .500 S&W Magnum is capable of putting down most creatures, natural or unnatural.

Stats


Note: 343.2 m/s is the subsonic barrier - anything below that is considered subsonic. Subsonic ammunition removes the bullet crack down range making the round better suited to stealth.

Ammunition Type Damage Bullet Velocity (m/s) Barrier Penetration
300GR FTX 44 632 3.6
620GR Hollowpoint 55.2 370 2
750GR Hollowpoint 67.5 303 0.9
Devastator 23 + 5@1.5 480 0.2
Ratshot 1.2x220 305 0.4

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.