357 Magnum Ammo For Sale
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Hornady 357 Magnum Ammo - 25 Rounds of 140 Grain FTX Ammunition
$32.9962 In stock now
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History of 357 Magnum Ammo
The .357 Magnum, the first and most popular handgun magnum caliber, is a rimmed centerfire cartridge proven over 85 years of use by law enforcement and shooting enthusiasts worldwide. Also known as the .357 S&W Magnum or the 9x33mmR, .357 Mag ammo features a .357 inch (9.1mm) diameter bullet in a casing that measures 1.29 inches in length. The total length of the .357 Mag cartridge is 1.59 inches, loaded to a maximum pressure of 35,000 psi with an average velocity of 1,090 feet per second (fps). It offers a flat trajectory, deep penetration, and superior knockdown power, making it effective for police, hunters, and target shooters.
What Are the Most Popular 357 Mag Brands You Sell?
Best 357 Mag Ammo By Use Case
| Use Case | Brand | Bullet Type |
|---|---|---|
| Best Overall | Federal Premium Barnes Expander | Solid copper hollow point |
| Best Self-Defense | Hornady Critical Duty | Jacketed hollow point |
| Best Range Ammo | Fiocchi Range Dynamics | Full metal jacket truncated cone |
| Best for Snub Nose Revolvers | Remington Performance WheelGun | Lead semi-wadcutter |
| Best for Lever-Action Rifles | Hornady LeveRevolution | Polymer-tipped jacketed hollow point |
| Best for Hunting | Winchester Big Bore | Semi-jacketed hollow point |
To explore top recommendations, visit our guide on the best 357 Magnum ammo.
How does 357 Mag Compare to Other Calibers?
| Caliber | Recoil | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10mm | Slightly less recoil than .357 Magnum | High magazine capacity, Semi-auto platform, Better for rapid follow-up shots | Snappy recoil, Heavy recoil in lightweight subcompacts |
| 9mm | Low | Low recoil, High magazine capacity, Lower cost, Widely available | Less stopping power than .357 Magnum, Not ideal for hunting |
| .44 | High | Superior stopping power, Excellent for hunting, Widely available | Very high recoil, Overpenetration risk, Heavy and bulky firearms |
For an in-depth look at 357 Mag ballistics please check out our in-depth guide.
Customer Reviews
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