.357 Magnum vs .44 Magnum Lever Actions [2025 Update]

Today, we're looking at .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum when fired from lever action rifles (in this case, two identical rifles -- a pair of Henry X Models). What's the useful range of these cartridges with rifle length barrels? We tested that. What kind of performance benefit do they offer versus handguns chambered for the same calibers? We tested that, too. And some ballistic gel testing, hard barrier penetration testing, and a whole bunch of pretty charts, numbers, and spreadsheets... if you're into that kind of thing. Originally posted in 2020, this updated version has been edited to comply with YouTube's ever-changing guidelines. 00:00 Intro 01:14 Test parameters 02:37 Bullet trajectory 05:12 Velocity at 50, 100, and 150 yards 05:55 Rifle versus revolver revolcity 07:25 Muzzle energy 08:51 Ballistic gel testing 11:16 Hard Barrier Penetration 13:50 Conclusions 14:55 Which would I choose?