What is the muzzle velocity of a Smith & Wesson 500?
What is the muzzle velocity of a Smith & Wesson 500?
. 500 S&W Magnum
| Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| 400 gr (26 g) PTHP Winchester | 1,675 ft/s (511 m/s) | 2,492 ft⋅lbf (3,379 J) |
| 440 gr (29 g) LFN-GC Buffalo Bore Heavy | 1,625 ft/s (495 m/s) | 2,579 ft⋅lbf (3,497 J) |
| 500 gr (32 g) FP XTP Hornady | 1,425 ft/s (434 m/s) | 2,254 ft⋅lbf (3,056 J) |
What is the velocity of a 357 magnum?
. 357 Magnum
| Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| 125 gr (8 g) JHP Federal | 1,450 ft/s (440 m/s) | 583 ft⋅lbf (790 J) |
| 158 gr (10 g) JHP Federal | 1,240 ft/s (380 m/s) | 539 ft⋅lbf (731 J) |
| 180 gr (12 g) JHP Federal | 1,080 ft/s (330 m/s) | 466 ft⋅lbf (632 J) |
What is the most powerful caliber bullet?
| .700 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|
| Case capacity | 316.9 gr H2O (20.53 cm3) |
| Primer type | Boxer; Magnum Large Rifle |
| Ballistic performance | |
| Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy 1,000 gr (65 g) SP 2,000 ft/s (610 m/s) 9,000 ft⋅lbf (12,000 J) |
How powerful is the Desert Eagle?
The very fact that this gun is able to handle 0.50 caliber rounds certainly does give it some “bang for your buck”. As an aside 0.50 caliber is the largest “legal” caliber allowed for a handgun in the U.S. Its magazines can go from 0.357 to 0.50ae where smallest has 7 bullet capacity and largest 9 bullet capacity.
What is the velocity of a 44 Magnum?
1,380 feet per second
44 Magnum bullet can reach speeds of up to 1,380 feet per second, generating kinetic energy at themuzzle of 1,015 foot-pounds of force.
How far will a 357 rifle shoot?
At rifle velocities the cartridge performs very well out to 75 yards, its performance becomes more modest between 75 and 125 yards. Like the . 44 Magnum, the . 357 can be sighted to shoot comfortably out to 125 yards.
