What is the heaviest bullet for 357 magnum?

357 MAG, at 180gr bullets as the heaviest. Even in single shot pistols, the loads went up to only 200 grains in .

How much does a 357 revolver weigh?

The . 357 Magnum version weighs two pounds unloaded and nearly three pounds loaded. Unlike modern revolvers, the Single Action Army is a single-action revolver: that is, the hammer must be cocked between shots to advance the cylinder to a fresh, unfired round and ready the hammer.

What is the heaviest revolver?

The largest revolver in the collection is a Smith & Wesson 500, shown here (bottom) with the Smith & Wesson . 44 Magnum, which was made famous in the movie “Dirty Harry.”

Is Buffalo Bore ammo any good?

Buffalo Bore is not mass-producing ammo that just goes bang, it makes a uniquely tailored product designed to be ultra-effective for critical applications. Buffalo Bore is best known for its Heavy or +P ammunition, like a 9 mm +P+ load that pushes a 124-grain JHP to more than 1,350 fps from a 5-inch barrel.

What is hard cast ammo?

“Hard cast” describes a bullet cast from lead alloyed to increase its hardness. Pure lead is quite soft and only really suited to a few particular applications as a bullet metal.

Which is the best.357 Magnum to buy?

For the “average” person (and aren’t most of us “average?”), the .357 Magnum is the “best” choice. With a little shopping smarts, you can purchase a good, solid .357 Magnum revolver at about half the cost of a semi-automatic in 9mm, .40S&W, or .45ACP. Ammo is available in just about any weight/velocity you want.

What’s the weight of a.357 Magnum revolver?

MODELS Available Calibers .357 Magnum, .454 Casull, .44 Magnum, .5 Trigger Pull 4-5 lbs. Sights Factory Black Fixed Front / Rear Adjusta Weight 3.7 lbs., 3.8 lbs., 4.86 lbs. Shots 5, 6

Can You shoot.38 special in a.357 Magnum?

You may have heard or read somewhere that it’s safe to shoot .38 Special in a .357 Magnum revolver, and yes it is. One great thing about .357 Magnum revolvers is you can load it with the cheapest.38 Special rounds you can find for plinking and target practice, and you can load it with full-power .357 Magnum rounds when you’re carrying it.

When did Smith and Wesson start making the.357 Magnum?

In 1957, Smith & Wesson started using their famous model numbering system. The .357 Magnum revolver was then known as the Model 27 built on an “N” frame. The “N” frame is the largest frame used for the S&W .357 Magnum revolvers.