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I read your post this morning and just had to compare a .22 mag to a .38+P load. Now, I know first hand of deer being taken with the .22 mag and the .22 LR, but I don't believe they measure up to a heavier caliber. Anyway, this is what I set up, and the results.
Medium was Duct Seal Clay temperature soaked at 100 degrees F. I keep my storage box at that temp so any comparisons I do won't have another variable thrown in. DSC approximates dense muscle tissue as near as I can tell.
Rifle for the MaxiMag was 24" barrel Savage Model 24. Velocity was 1980 +/- FPS.
.38+P was 125 grain Ranier PHP bullet clocking 976 FPS.
Muzzle Energy: .22 - 348 Ft Lb
.38 - 264 Ft Lb
Penetration: .22 - 2.1"
.38 - 2.9"
Wound Channel: .22 - 4.1 cc
.38 - 14.8 cc
Weight retention: .22 - 97%
.38 - 99+%
For defensive purposes, I guess I'd rather have the bigger gun.
DC
Medium was Duct Seal Clay temperature soaked at 100 degrees F. I keep my storage box at that temp so any comparisons I do won't have another variable thrown in. DSC approximates dense muscle tissue as near as I can tell.
Rifle for the MaxiMag was 24" barrel Savage Model 24. Velocity was 1980 +/- FPS.
.38+P was 125 grain Ranier PHP bullet clocking 976 FPS.
Muzzle Energy: .22 - 348 Ft Lb
.38 - 264 Ft Lb
Penetration: .22 - 2.1"
.38 - 2.9"
Wound Channel: .22 - 4.1 cc
.38 - 14.8 cc
Weight retention: .22 - 97%
.38 - 99+%
For defensive purposes, I guess I'd rather have the bigger gun.
DC