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GOOD OLE BOY
What are the ballistic differences and experiences you all have had comparing the .357 and .44 mag in rifles for deer?We own already a .357 mag revolver so that,s why I ask cause I,d prefer to keep em both the same cal.How does the .45 LC preform compared to the other 2?
Rifle velocties out of my reloading book and energies and Taylor KO calculated online.
.357 158 grain bullet 1650 fps/954 ft.lbs./14 Taylor KO
.44 240 grain bullet 1800 fps/1726 ft.lbs./26 Taylor KO
.45 225 grain bullet 1150 fps/660 ft.lbs./16 Taylor KO
Hands down the 44 mag is superior to the others but the others will get the job done.