Is 5 7x28mm Just Overpriced 22 Magnum Part 2 Lucky Gunner Lounge It’s the long awaited conclusion of our two part series on the 5.7x28mm cartridge. this time, we’re looking at more ballistic gel tests and considering when 5.7 might make sense as a. We’re not expecting rifle level performance, but we can at least definitively answer the question of whether 5.7 really is just overpriced .22 magnum. just as a reminder, i am deliberately setting aside the armor piercing potential of 5.7 for this discussion.

Is 5 7x28mm Just Overpriced 22 Magnum Part 2 Lucky Gunner Lounge Join this channel to get access to perks: channel uc 7z4nngwld mq88jmg0rga joinif you like what i do and would like to support the cha. This subreddit is dedicated to news and discussion about the fn 5.7×28mm cartridge and firearms. I think part of the problem is finding readily available ballistics data for factory ammo that is a direct comparison per barrel length. most of the .22 wmr is designed for rifle length barrels and reports ballistics data for such, with a few select rounds designed for short (2") barrels. Two popular rounds often compared are the 5.7x28mm and the .22 magnum. at outstanding munitions, we offer a wide range of ammo, and today, we’ll dive into whether the 5.7x28mm is just an overpriced .22 magnum or if it offers unique benefits that justify its cost.

Is 5 7x28mm Just Overpriced 22 Magnum Part 2 Lucky Gunner Lounge I think part of the problem is finding readily available ballistics data for factory ammo that is a direct comparison per barrel length. most of the .22 wmr is designed for rifle length barrels and reports ballistics data for such, with a few select rounds designed for short (2") barrels. Two popular rounds often compared are the 5.7x28mm and the .22 magnum. at outstanding munitions, we offer a wide range of ammo, and today, we’ll dive into whether the 5.7x28mm is just an overpriced .22 magnum or if it offers unique benefits that justify its cost. 5.7x28 is possible, though difficult, to reload. .22 mag might be able to be reloaded but is even more difficult. 5.7x28 is almost as expensive as 5.56. .22 mag is almost as expensive as 9mm. i like the form of the weapon for the kelt tec cmr30 and the ps90 but the ammo and cost are keeping me away. We looked at the numbers last time, and in terms of velocity and bullet weight, they’re only equal if we compare 5.7 from a pistol to .22 magnum from a rifle. The 22 mag needs a long barrel to come close to the 5.7 from a handgun. people generally compare because they can’t afford or justify either the 5.7 gun or the 5.7x28 ammo. We pitted the 5.7x28mm vs the .22 magnum in our first official ballistic gel test here on the channel. can the .22 magnum really hold its own against the 5.7? let’s find out! more.

Is 5 7x28mm Just Overpriced 22 Magnum Part 2 Lucky Gunner Lounge 5.7x28 is possible, though difficult, to reload. .22 mag might be able to be reloaded but is even more difficult. 5.7x28 is almost as expensive as 5.56. .22 mag is almost as expensive as 9mm. i like the form of the weapon for the kelt tec cmr30 and the ps90 but the ammo and cost are keeping me away. We looked at the numbers last time, and in terms of velocity and bullet weight, they’re only equal if we compare 5.7 from a pistol to .22 magnum from a rifle. The 22 mag needs a long barrel to come close to the 5.7 from a handgun. people generally compare because they can’t afford or justify either the 5.7 gun or the 5.7x28 ammo. We pitted the 5.7x28mm vs the .22 magnum in our first official ballistic gel test here on the channel. can the .22 magnum really hold its own against the 5.7? let’s find out! more.