Best .357 Mag Ammo
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The .357 Magnum stands as a benchmark for handgun power and versatility. Introduced in 1935, it was the first magnum handgun cartridge and set new standards for handgun performance. The cartridge represents a perfect balance of power, accuracy, and practical shootability, while offering the versatility of also firing .38 Special ammunition.
This cartridge earned its reputation through decades of proven performance in law enforcement, hunting, and self-defense. While modern semi-automatics have largely replaced revolvers in police service, the .357 Magnum maintains its position as an excellent choice for sporting purposes and personal protection. Its effectiveness is further enhanced when used in carbines, where it offers excellent ballistics with manageable recoil.
All .357 Mag Loads
Compare ballistics and prices across 17 products
| PRODUCT ↕ | GRAIN ↕ | VELOCITY ↕ | ENERGY ↕ | BC ↕ | USE CASE ↕ | BEST PRICE ↕ |
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Ammo Inc Signature .357 Magnum 158gr JHP Ammo
158gr
• 1250 fps
• Self-Defense
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158gr | 1250 | 548 | .17 | Self-Defense | $0.53/rd |
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Barnes VOR-TX .357 Mag 140gr XPB HP
140gr
• 1265 fps
• Hunting
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140gr | 1265 | 498 | .151 | Hunting | $2.72/rd |
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Blazer Brass .357 Mag 158gr JHP
158gr
• 1150 fps
• Self-Defense
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158gr | 1150 | 464 | .18 | Self-Defense | $0.68/rd |
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Federal American Eagle .357 Mag 158gr JSP Ammo
158gr
• 1240 fps
• Hunting
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158gr | 1240 | 539 | .2 | Hunting | $0.59/rd |
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Federal Fusion .357 Mag 158gr Fusion SP
158gr
• 1240 fps
• Hunting
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158gr | 1240 | 539 | .16 | Hunting | $2.27/rd |
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Fiocchi Defense Dynamics .357 Mag 158gr JHP Ammo
158gr
• 1220 fps
• Self-Defense
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158gr | 1220 | 522 | .17 | Self-Defense | $0.64/rd |
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Hornady American Gunner .357 Mag 125gr XTP JHP
125gr
• 1500 fps
• Self-Defense
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125gr | 1500 | 624 | .151 | Self-Defense | $0.96/rd |
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Hornady Critical Duty .357 Mag 135gr FlexLock JHP
135gr
• 1275 fps
• Self-Defense
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135gr | 1275 | 487 | .17 | Self-Defense | $1.46/rd |
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Hornady LEVERevolution .357 Mag 140gr FTX
140gr
• 1440 fps
• Hunting
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140gr | 1440 | 645 | .169 | Hunting | $1.28/rd |
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PMC Bronze .357 Mag 158gr JSP Ammo
158gr
• 1471 fps
• Hunting
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158gr | 1471 | 759 | .165 | Hunting | $0.53/rd |
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Remington HTP .357 Mag 110gr SJHP
110gr
• 1295 fps
• Self-Defense
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110gr | 1295 | 410 | .117 | Self-Defense | $2.32/rd |
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Remington HTP .357 Mag 125gr SJHP
125gr
• 1450 fps
• Self-Defense
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125gr | 1450 | 584 | .141 | Self-Defense | $2.32/rd |
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Remington Performance WheelGun .357 Mag 158gr LSWC Ammo
158gr
• 1235 fps
• Competition
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158gr | 1235 | 535 | .145 | Competition | $0.82/rd |
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Remington UMC .357 Mag 125gr JSP Ammo
125gr
• 1450 fps
• Self-Defense
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125gr | 1450 | 548 | .125 | Self-Defense | $0.74/rd |
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Winchester .357 Mag 110gr JHP
110gr
• 1295 fps
• Self-Defense
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110gr | 1295 | 410 | .12 | Self-Defense | $0.64/rd |
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Winchester PDX1 Defender .357 Mag 125gr BJHP
125gr
• 1325 fps
• Self-Defense
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125gr | 1325 | 487 | .141 | Self-Defense | $1.72/rd |
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Winchester Silvertip .357 Mag 145gr JHP
145gr
• 1290 fps
• Self-Defense
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145gr | 1290 | 536 | .142 | Self-Defense | $2.12/rd |
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Advantages and Disadvantages
Pros
- Excellent terminal performance
- Can fire .38 Special ammunition
- Good accuracy potential
- Proven track record
- Effective in both revolvers and carbines
Cons
- Significant recoil in lighter revolvers
- Limited capacity compared to semi-autos
- More expensive than .38 Special
- Slower to reload than semi-autos
- Full-power loads can be difficult to master