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.357 Magnum Trajectory Calculator

The .357 Magnum is a versatile revolver cartridge used for self-defense, hunting, and target shooting. With a 158-grain bullet at 1,240 fps and a 25-yard zero, expect about 1.0 inch of drop at 50 yards, 3.8 inches at 75 yards, and 8.3 inches at 100 yards. Muzzle energy runs around 540 ft-lbs, retaining 395 ft-lbs at 100 yards. This makes the .357 Magnum effective for small game and deer at close range.

Use the calculator to match your specific load. Click "Modify Calculation" to enter your bullet weight, muzzle velocity, and ballistic coefficient. Loads range from 110-grain JHP for self-defense to 180-grain hard cast for hunting. You can also factor in wind and atmospheric conditions.

.357 Magnum Trajectory Chart

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.357 Magnum Ballistics Data

Range (yd) Elevation (in) Elevation (MOA) Elevation (MIL) Windage (in) Windage (MOA) Windage (MIL) Time (s) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft-lbs)
0 -0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1240.0 539.58
5 -0.28 5.09 1.482 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.013 1228.39 529.53
10 -0.12 1.1 0.319 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.025 1217.4 520.09
15 -0.02 0.11 0.031 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.038 1206.65 510.95
20 0.02 -0.11 -0.033 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.05 1196.16 502.1
25 0.0 -0.01 -0.004 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.063 1185.92 493.54
30 -0.08 0.25 0.072 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.075 1175.93 485.26
35 -0.22 0.61 0.176 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.088 1166.2 477.27
40 -0.43 1.03 0.299 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.101 1156.73 469.55
45 -0.71 1.49 0.434 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.114 1147.51 462.09
50 -1.05 1.99 0.579 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.127 1138.54 454.9
55 -1.45 2.51 0.731 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.14 1129.84 447.97
60 -1.93 3.06 0.889 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.154 1121.37 441.28
65 -2.47 3.62 1.053 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.167 1113.14 434.83
70 -3.08 4.2 1.221 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.181 1105.14 428.59
75 -3.77 4.79 1.393 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.194 1097.35 422.57
80 -4.53 5.39 1.568 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.208 1089.79 416.77
85 -5.36 6.01 1.747 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.222 1082.44 411.17
90 -6.26 6.63 1.929 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.236 1075.29 405.76
95 -7.24 7.27 2.113 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.25 1068.33 400.52
100 -8.3 7.91 2.301 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.264 1061.56 395.46

Available .357 Magnum Ammunition Ballistics

Product Velocity (fps) BC 25yd Drop 50yd Drop 75yd Drop 100yd Drop
Ammo Inc Signature .357 Magnum 158gr JHP Ammo Ballistics 1250 0.17 0.0" -1.1" -3.8" -8.4"
Armscor .357 Mag 158gr FMJ Ballistics 1545 0.17 0.0" -0.5" -2.2" -5.2"
Barnes VOR-TX .357 Mag 140gr XPB HP Ballistics 1265 0.151 0.0" -1.0" -3.8" -8.4"
Blazer Brass .357 Mag 158gr JHP Ballistics 1150 0.18 0.0" -1.3" -4.5" -9.8"
Federal American Eagle .357 Mag 158gr JSP Ammo Ballistics 1240 0.2 0.0" -1.0" -3.8" -8.3"
Federal Fusion .357 Mag 158gr Fusion SP Ballistics 1240 0.16 0.0" -1.1" -3.9" -8.6"
Fiocchi .357 Mag 142gr FMJ-TC Ballistics 1420 0.143 0.0" -0.7" -2.9" -6.7"
Fiocchi Defense Dynamics .357 Mag 158gr JHP Ammo Ballistics 1220 0.17 0.0" -1.1" -4.0" -8.8"
Hornady American Gunner .357 Mag 125gr XTP JHP Ballistics 1500 0.151 0.0" -0.6" -2.5" -5.8"
Hornady Critical Defense .357 Mag 125gr FTX Ballistics 1500 0.15 0.0" -0.6" -2.5" -5.8"
Hornady Critical Duty .357 Mag 135gr FlexLock JHP Ballistics 1275 0.17 0.0" -1.0" -3.6" -8.1"
Hornady Custom .357 Mag 158gr XTP JHP Ballistics 1250 0.206 0.0" -1.0" -3.7" -8.1"
Hornady LEVERevolution .357 Mag 140gr FTX Ballistics 1440 0.169 0.0" -0.7" -2.7" -6.2"
Magtech .357 Mag 158gr FMJ Flat Ballistics 1235 0.172 0.0" -1.1" -3.9" -8.6"
PMC Bronze .357 Mag 158gr JSP Ammo Ballistics 1471 0.165 0.0" -0.6" -2.6" -5.9"
Remington HTP .357 Mag 110gr SJHP Ballistics 1295 0.117 0.0" -1.0" -3.8" -8.5"
Remington HTP .357 Mag 125gr SJHP Ballistics 1450 0.141 0.0" -0.7" -2.8" -6.4"
Remington Performance WheelGun .357 Mag 158gr LSWC Ammo Ballistics 1235 0.145 0.0" -1.1" -4.0" -8.9"
Remington UMC .357 Mag 125gr JSP Ammo Ballistics 1450 0.125 0.0" -0.7" -2.9" -6.6"
Sellier & Bellot .357 Mag 158gr FMJ Handgun Ammo Ballistics 1263 0.184 0.0" -1.0" -3.7" -8.1"
Sellier & Bellot .357 Mag 158gr SJHP Ballistics 1329 0.184 0.0" -0.9" -3.3" -7.3"
Sellier & Bellot .357 Mag 158gr Soft Point Ammo Ballistics 1263 0.184 0.0" -1.0" -3.7" -8.1"
Winchester .357 Mag 110gr JHP Ballistics 1295 0.12 0.0" -1.0" -3.8" -8.4"
Winchester PDX1 Defender .357 Mag 125gr BJHP Ballistics 1325 0.141 0.0" -0.9" -3.5" -7.8"
Winchester Silvertip .357 Mag 145gr JHP Ballistics 1290 0.142 0.0" -1.0" -3.7" -8.2"

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PRODUCT PRICE/RD
Ammo Inc Signature .357 Magnum 158gr JHP Ammo
$0.53
500 Rounds
PMC Bronze .357 Mag 158gr JSP Ammo
$0.53
500 Rounds
Federal American Eagle .357 Mag 158gr JSP Ammo
Sold by: SG Ammo
$0.59
1000 Rounds
Fiocchi Defense Dynamics .357 Mag 158gr JHP Ammo
$0.64
1000 Rounds
Winchester .357 Mag 110gr JHP
Sold by: Lucky Gunner
$0.64
500 Rounds
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