Wrong again, gunkid. You 'think' energy is a be-all end-all but it is not. The .357 magnum has much more frontal area that a .22, is designed to expand at that impact velocity. As for 'PROVABLE on animals', you are again sadly mistaken. The 60 gr .22 at 2000 fps would have to make a perfect shot with no bones obstructing or a brain shot. The .357 and .45 would be much more likely to go through bones into vital areas. I have shot deer with 5.56 and .218 bee, and I know that unless you have the perfect shot, they are no where near as effective as the .357 or .45.
What is more, you are compareing a rifle cartridge to a pistol! Why not your 11 inch CAR round to a 20 inch AR-15, or a 18 inch 7.62 FAL! Face it, the CAR is for losers.
What is more, you are compareing a rifle cartridge to a pistol! Why not your 11 inch CAR round to a 20 inch AR-15, or a 18 inch 7.62 FAL! Face it, the CAR is for losers.