22 Long Rifle

Designer: J. Stevens Arm & Tool Company
Designed: 1887

Bullet Average -
Weight: 32Gr
Velocity: 1600 fps
Energy: 190 ft-lbf

   The 22 caliber bullet has always been an American favorite for many of years. Shooters from any age have been enjoying this bullet from plinking to hunting. The 22 has been used from from training new and experienced shooters, the reason an experienced shooter would use it is because its light weight, easy to handle, and very cheap to shoot. Any body can get good with a gun with practice, but bullet prices fluctuate so much that it makes it difficult. That's why I advise everyone should have a 22 rifle or pistol just to practice if they cant on their normal platform. Many people say that this bullet isn't lethal, well their wrong. The 22 caliber bullet was used back in ww2 as an assassination bullet due to its lethality and lack of noise it creates. The 22 may not hold enough energy to knock a target down but it can easily penetrate even out to 300 meters with out any problem. Don't be miss lead about this little bullet. If you plan on using this bullet as a self defense round, just be sure to shoot for a vital area. All in all the 22 is a great and out standing bullet with many applications of use.

357 Magnum

Designer: Elmer Keith, Phillip B. Sharpe
Year: 1934
Bullet Diameter: .357
Fired From a 4" Barrel:
Weight: 125gr
Velocity: 1600 fps
Energy: 700 ft - lbf

    The 357 magnum round is one of those bullets that just gives the shooter a feeling of power, and what power this round has. The 357 magnum is capable of doing what ever job you need it to do, and doesn't fall short at all. The bullet has been used from law enforcement, to military, to the civilian market. Ever since its design, the 357 has been know for stopping a target with as little as one shot, do to the massive trauma that this bullet creates as it enters the body. Through out the years the 357, mixed with the revolver or rifle that you use has been keeping people safe and is still one of the most popular revolver bullet on the market. If you are going to be buying a revolver or rifle chambered in the 357, you cant go wrong from self protection all the way to hunting. Let the reputation this round has developed over the years to be the judge. But to me, it will always be the best revolver bullet choice you can make.