the .357 magnum is the 7th most powerful gun in the U.S. the ones above it starts at 500 smith and wesson,460 S&W,.50 action express,454 cassul, .44 magnum, 41 magnum, .357 magnm,ect
What calibre Desert Eagle did you have in mind? The Desert Eagle came in .357 Magnum, but was also available in several considerably more powerful calibres, including .41 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .440 Cor-Bon, and .50 Action Express.
A 44 magnum is more powerful than a 45calibur
.44 Magnum is the more powerful cartridge.
No, it does not.
Yes. The 44 magnum can fire 44 special ammo in the same way a .357 magnum can use .38 Special.
The Desert Eagle was made in several calibers- one of which WAS the .44 magnum.
The .357 magnum is borderline for any big game hunting, and while it can kill a bear, it is anything but ideal. I wish I had a dollar for every wounded deer I had to track, that someone tried to take down with a .357 magnum. You are much better off with the .44 magnum, and a properly rigged .44 magnum is a joy to shoot. If you still find the .44 to be intimidating, Buffalo bore makes a new round with reduced recoil that has plenty enough power for bears and deer. They are 240 grain lower recoil, but still offer more than the .357 magnum. The .44 magnum also will shoot the .44 Special rounds, which are very easy to shoot but more powerful for hunting than any of the .357 Magnum loads. Now if you were to move up to the .357 maximum, that is a different story, as that is a much more effective round than the .357 magnum. Yes, mainly depending on where you hit the bear. Stay within fifty yards and you will be fine. If you reload your own ammunition, stick with a hard cast 180 grain load. Also, hunting black bear with a handgun calls for a specific type of hunting. Use dogs to tree the bear, or hide in a tree stand next to a baited area. That way, all your shots will be within that fifty yard range. I personally would use a high power rifle, such as a 30-06, for an example.
If you're referring to firearms, magnum basically just means large. It's a designation for certain calibers. A .357 magnum is, basically, a .38 with a longer casing and more powder. A .44 magnum is, basically, a .44 special with a longer casing and more powder.
The 44 magnum accuracy is improved for longer range, but the 50ae projectile is far more damaging.
The Desert Eagle comes in the following calibres: .50 Action Express .44 Magnum .357 Magnum .440 Cor-bon .41 Magnum .357/44 Bains and Davis (Israeli Prototype only)
Yes