.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.
Compare up to 5 different loads. The current caliber (.357 Magnum) is pre-selected for the first load.
.357 Magnum Trajectory Chart
.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" |
| Federal American Eagle .357 Mag 158gr JSP Ammo Ballistics | 1240 | 0.2 | 0.0" | -1.0" | -3.8" | -8.3" |
| Fiocchi Defense Dynamics .357 Mag 158gr JHP Ammo Ballistics | 1220 | 0.17 | 0.0" | -1.1" | -4.0" | -8.8" |
| PMC Bronze .357 Mag 158gr JSP Ammo Ballistics | 1471 | 0.165 | 0.0" | -0.6" | -2.6" | -5.9" |
| 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 Soft Point Ammo Ballistics | 1263 | 0.184 | 0.0" | -1.0" | -3.7" | -8.1" |
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| PRODUCT | DEALER | QUANTITY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL PRICE | PRICE/RD |
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| Black Basin Outdoors | 1000 | $325.45 | $0.00 | $325.45 |
$0.33
1000 Rounds
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| Black Basin Outdoors | 1000 | $518.62 | $0.00 | $518.62 |
$0.52
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| SG Ammo | 1000 | $529.80 | $12.00 | $541.80 |
$0.54
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| Fast Ammo | 500 | $236.70 | $35.99 | $272.69 |
$0.55
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| Fast Ammo | 1000 | $528.61 | $54.99 | $583.60 |
$0.58
1000 Rounds
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