Cartridge comparison
.357 AutoMag vs .357 Remington Maximum
.357 AutoMag and .357 Remington Maximum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .357 AutoMag | .357 Remington Maximum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1971 | 1983 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3591″ | 0.3591″ |
| Case length | 1.2992″ | 1.6051″ |
| Max pressure | 36,985 psi | 44,962 psi |
| Recoil | 8–9 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 200 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
