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7.5 FK

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 Armor Piercing
Corbon 125gr JHP 16.8 427 1.9 5
Corbon 145gr Silver Tip 17.1 393 1.97 4
Lehigh XP 17.8 381 2.04 4
Winchester SuperX 15.45 390 2.6 6
National AP 15 430 2.8 8
KTW 14 410 2.56 7
RBCD 17.2 602 1.78 5
RBCD SAA 17.8 607 1.94 6
Black Talon JHP 21.95 385 0.84 1
S&W Multiball 14x2 315 1.4 2
Tungsten High Velocity (THV) 17.1 660 2.45 17.87
Cyclone 10 970 2.7 8.9
Velet LYER (Low Yield Explosive Round) 8.8 420 0.85 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.