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old roper · February 13, 2012, 12:34 PM

I read this while back.

9mm 115gr 1250fps 399 ft lbs
5.7mm 31gr 2346fps 379 ft lbs
.22 mag 33gr 2000fps 293 ft lbs

Our recent tests also show that mass is more important than energy calculated in this manner. Considering this, a 31gr projectile is an abysmal performer. Tests show it does no better than the slightly slower .22 mag in killing even small game.

and this

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...m-vs-5-7x28mm/

February 13, 2012, 12:34 PM	#3
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	I read this while back. 9mm 115gr 1250fps 399 ft lbs 5.7mm 31gr 2346fps 379 ft lbs .22 mag 33gr 2000fps 293 ft lbs Our recent tests also show that mass is more important than energy calculated in this manner. Considering this, a 31gr projectile is an abysmal performer. Tests show it does no better than the slightly slower .22 mag in killing even small game. and this http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...m-vs-5-7x28mm/ __________________ Semper Fi Vietnam 1965 VFW Life member NRA Life Member