357 Magnum Ballistics Tables From the Major Ammunition Manufacturers

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To save time, click the links below to jump to your favorite ammo company and find the ballistic data and specs you need for your preferred 357 Magnum loads.

357 Magnum Ballistics Charts

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Ammo Inc. Ammunition Ballistics Chart - 357 Magnum

Ammo Inc. 357 Magnum 158 grain TMJ Ballistics Chart

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Armscor Ammunition Ballistics Chart - 357 Magnum

Armscor 357 Magnum 158 grain FMJ Ballistics Chart

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Barnes Ammunition Ballistics Charts - 357 Magnum

Barnes 357 Magnum 140 grain XPB HP Ballistics Chart

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Black Hills Ammunition Ballistics Charts - 357 Magnum

Jump to a ballistics chart: Black Hills Ammunition 357 Magnum 125 grain JHP | Black Hills Ammunition 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP

Black Hills Ammunition 357 Magnum 125 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Black Hills Ammunition 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

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Blazer Ammunition Ballistics Chart - 357 Magnum

Blazer 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

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Corbon Ammunition Ballistics Charts - 357 Magnum

Jump to a ballistics chart: Corbon 357 Magnum 100 grain Pow'R Ball | Corbon 357 Magnum 110 grain JHP

Corbon 357 Magnum 100 grain Pow'R Ball Ballistics Chart

Corbon 357 Magnum 110 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

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Federal Ammunition Ballistics Charts - 357 Magnum

Jump to a ballistics chart: Federal American Eagle 357 Magnum 158 grain JSP | Federal Fusion 357 Magnum 158 grain Bonded Soft Point | Federal HammerDown 357 Magnum 170 grain Bonded HP | Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP | Federal Power-Shok 357 Magnum 180 grain JHP | Federal Premium Barnes Expander 357 Magnum 140 grain All Copper HP | Federal Premium Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum 154 grain JHP | Federal Premium Swift A-Frame 357 Magnum 180 grain | Federal Train + Protect 357 Magnum 125 grain HP

Federal American Eagle 357 Magnum 158 grain JSP Ballistics Chart

Federal Fusion 357 Magnum 158 grain Bonded Soft Point Ballistics Chart

Federal HammerDown 357 Magnum 170 grain Bonded HP Ballistics Chart

Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Federal Power-Shok 357 Magnum 180 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Federal Premium Barnes Expander 357 Magnum 140 grain All Copper HP Ballistics Chart

Federal Premium Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum 154 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Federal Premium Swift A-Frame 357 Magnum 180 grain Ballistics Chart

Federal Train + Protect 357 Magnum 125 grain HP Ballistics Chart

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Fiocchi Ammunition Ballistics Charts - 357 Magnum

Jump to a ballistics chart: Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 357 Magnum 125 grain JHP | Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 357 Magnum 148 grain JHP | Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP | Fiocchi Hyperformance Defense 357 Magnum 158 grain XTP JHP | Fiocchi Range Dynamics 357 Magnum 142 grain FMJTC | Fiocchi Range Dynamics 357 Magnum 158 grain CMJFP

Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 357 Magnum 125 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 357 Magnum 148 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Hyperformance Defense 357 Magnum 158 grain XTP JHP Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Range Dynamics 357 Magnum 142 grain FMJTC Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Range Dynamics 357 Magnum 158 grain CMJFP Ballistics Chart

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Hornady Ammunition Ballistics Charts - 357 Magnum

Jump to a ballistics chart: Hornady American Gunner 357 Magnum 125 grain XTP | Hornady Critical Defense 357 Magnum 125 grain FTX | Hornady Critical Duty 357 Magnum 135 grain FlexLock | Hornady Custom 357 Magnum 158 grain XTP | Hornady Handgun Hunter 357 Magnum 130 grain MonoFlex | Hornady LEVERevolution 357 Magnum 140 grain FTX

Hornady American Gunner 357 Magnum 125 grain XTP Ballistics Chart

Hornady Critical Defense 357 Magnum 125 grain FTX Ballistics Chart

Hornady Critical Duty 357 Magnum 135 grain FlexLock Ballistics Chart

Hornady Custom 357 Magnum 158 grain XTP Ballistics Chart

Hornady Handgun Hunter 357 Magnum 130 grain MonoFlex Ballistics Chart

Hornady LEVERevolution 357 Magnum 140 grain FTX Ballistics Chart

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Magtech Ammunition Ballistics Charts - 357 Magnum

Jump to a ballistics chart: Magtech 357 Magnum 125 grain FMJFN | Magtech 357 Magnum 158 grain FMJ Flat | Magtech 357 Magnum 158 grain SJHP | Magtech 357 Magnum 158 grain SJSP Flat | Magtech Cowboy Action 357 Magnum 158 grain LFN | Magtech Guardian Gold 357 Magnum 125 grain JHP

Magtech 357 Magnum 125 grain FMJFN Ballistics Chart

Magtech 357 Magnum 158 grain FMJ Flat Ballistics Chart

Magtech 357 Magnum 158 grain SJHP Ballistics Chart

Magtech 357 Magnum 158 grain SJSP Flat Ballistics Chart

Magtech Cowboy Action 357 Magnum 158 grain LFN Ballistics Chart

Magtech Guardian Gold 357 Magnum 125 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

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PMC Ammunition Ballistics Chart - 357 Magnum

PMC Bronze 357 Magnum 158 grain JSP Ballistics Chart

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PPU Ammunition Ballistics Chart - 357 Magnum

Prvi Partizan Defense Line 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

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Remington Ammunition Ballistics Charts - 357 Magnum

Jump to a ballistics chart: Remington Golden Saber Defense 357 Magnum 125 grain Brass JHP | Remington HTP 357 Magnum 125 grain SJHP | Remington HTP 357 Magnum 158 grain JSP | Remington HTP 357 Magnum 158 grain SJHP | Remington Performance WheelGun 357 Magnum 158 grain Lead Semi-Wadcutter | Remington UMC 357 Magnum 125 grain JSP

Remington Golden Saber Defense 357 Magnum 125 grain Brass JHP Ballistics Chart

Remington HTP 357 Magnum 125 grain SJHP Ballistics Chart

Remington HTP 357 Magnum 158 grain JSP Ballistics Chart

Remington HTP 357 Magnum 158 grain SJHP Ballistics Chart

Remington Performance WheelGun 357 Magnum 158 grain Lead Semi-Wadcutter Ballistics Chart

Remington UMC 357 Magnum 125 grain JSP Ballistics Chart

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Sellier & Bellot Ammunition Ballistics Charts - 357 Magnum

Jump to a ballistics chart: Sellier & Bellot 357 Magnum 158 grain FMJ | Sellier & Bellot 357 Magnum 158 grain LFN | Sellier & Bellot 357 Magnum 158 grain SJHP | Sellier & Bellot 357 Magnum 158 grain SP

Sellier & Bellot 357 Magnum 158 grain FMJ Ballistics Chart

Sellier & Bellot 357 Magnum 158 grain LFN Ballistics Chart

Sellier & Bellot 357 Magnum 158 grain SJHP Ballistics Chart

Sellier & Bellot 357 Magnum 158 grain SP Ballistics Chart

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Underwood Ammunition Ballistics Charts - 357 Magnum

Jump to a ballistics chart: Underwood 357 Magnum 125 grain TAC-XP | Underwood 357 Magnum 125 grain XTP | Underwood 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP | Underwood 357 Magnum 158 grain XTP | Underwood Xtreme Penetrator 357 Magnum 140 grain Solid Monolithic Copper

Underwood 357 Magnum 125 grain TAC-XP Ballistics Chart

Underwood 357 Magnum 125 grain XTP Ballistics Chart

Underwood 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Underwood 357 Magnum 158 grain XTP Ballistics Chart

Underwood Xtreme Penetrator 357 Magnum 140 grain Solid Monolithic Copper Ballistics Chart

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Winchester Ammunition Ballistics Charts - 357 Magnum

Jump to a ballistics chart: Winchester Big Bore 357 Magnum 157 grain SJHP | Winchester Defender 357 Magnum 125 grain Bonded JHP | Winchester SilverTip 357 Magnum 145 grain JHP | Winchester Super-X 357 Magnum 125 grain JHP | Winchester Super-X 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP | Winchester Super-X 357 Magnum 158 grain JSP | Winchester Super-X WinClean 357 Magnum 125 grain | Winchester USA White Box 357 Magnum 110 grain JHP

Winchester Big Bore 357 Magnum 157 grain SJHP Ballistics Chart

Winchester Defender 357 Magnum 125 grain Bonded JHP Ballistics Chart

Winchester SilverTip 357 Magnum 145 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Winchester Super-X 357 Magnum 125 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Winchester Super-X 357 Magnum 158 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Winchester Super-X 357 Magnum 158 grain JSP Ballistics Chart

Winchester Super-X WinClean 357 Magnum 125 grain Ballistics Chart

Winchester USA White Box 357 Magnum 110 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

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Administrative Note: The information above comes from the manufacturer and is only informational. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load. When manufacturer ballistic data was unavailable, ballistics were calculated using a ballistics calculator.

357 Magnum Ballistics Trajectory Chart

A bullet’s trajectory or elevation is its flight path. We measure trajectory in inches of bullet drop, though minute of angle (MOA) is also a popular metric amongst shooters.

A flat trajectory is preferred because the shooter will require fewer adjustments to compensate for bullet drop at any given distance.

It’s important to point out that 357 Mag projectiles shot from longer barrels, such as a Marlin lever-action rifle, will have a flatter trajectory than 357 mag bullets fired from a Smith & Wesson snub nose revolver, even when they’re the same round.

The 357 Magnum is not known for an incredibly flat trajectory at long distances. Even when fired through a carbine or lever-action rifle, it drops well over 130” at 400 yards. Within 100 yards, the 357 maintains a flat trajectory, rarely dropping more than 10”.

Below, you’ll find a sample 357 Magnum bullet drop chart that provides a general idea of the 357 Mag trajectory.

Note: The chart above is an example of one 357 Mag load, and actual ballistic performance may vary depending on bullet weight, lot, barrel length, and environmental conditions while shooting.

357 Magnum Velocity

A bullet’s velocity is measured in feet per second (fps). Muzzle velocity is the rate at which the bullet leaves the barrel. Generally, a longer barrel produces a higher muzzle velocity, as it gives the exploding propellant more time to exert its energy against the bullet. This is why a 357 Magnum rifle delivers higher muzzle velocities than a 357 Magnum revolver, even if the two are firing identical cartridges.

Whether you’re firing Buffalo Bore, Speer Gold Dot, or any other major factory-loaded ammo, muzzle velocities range from 1,100 fps to 1,500 fps. When firing handloads, you can reach higher velocities, but always remember to follow the recommendations in your reloading manual.

357 Magnum Energy

A bullet’s energy is measured in foot-pounds (ft. lbs or ft-lbs). Muzzle energy measures the force with which a bullet exits the barrel.

Muzzle energy is the product of two variables: mass, and velocity. Heavier bullets often have higher muzzle energy, although a lighter bullet traveling at a higher velocity can easily exceed the muzzle energy of a heavier bullet.

You can reasonably expect the 357 Mag to range in muzzle energy from about 400 ft. lbs to 900 ft. lbs.

357 Magnum Effective Range

Its terminal ballistics and stopping power have made the 357 Mag one of the most widely implemented handgun cartridges for self-defense.

But just how far downrange can the 357 remain effective? It depends on the type of firearm you’re firing. A 357 Mag rifle can ethically harvest deer out to 125 yards or so. It’s effective for self-defense at that range as well (although we vehemently advise against conducting self-defense over so great a distance).

For deer hunting, the 357 Magnum handgun has an effective range of around 50 to 75 yards. Again, we don’t advise using lethal force against a threat positioned half a football field away. The real takeaway is this: whichever 357 firearm you’re firing in self-defense, you can assume it will deliver sufficient energy to the target over the distances that self-defense scenarios typically play out over.

Bullet design also plays a role in effective range. A jacketed hollow point, which is designed to expand and inflict more damage to the target, can be said to have more “stopping power” than a non-expanding full metal jacket.

How Do 357 Magnum Ballistics Compare to Other Rounds?

The 357 Magnum is often compared to the 38 Special, 357 SIG, 44 Mag and 45 Long Colt. The 357 Mag is the more powerful offspring of the 38 Special, the cartridge it was developed from. The 357 SIG is designed to emulate the performance of the 357 Mag out of a semi-automatic platform. The 44 Mag and 45 Long Colt are other popular revolver cartridges; not equal to the 357 Mag in terms of power, but representative of what wider-diameter bullets can do.

Below, the team at Ammo.com has compared the 357 ballistics to a few of the standard cartridges used today.

357 Magnum vs. 44 Magnum Ballistics Chart

357 Magnum vs. 40 S&W Ballistics Chart

357 Magnum vs. 45 ACP Ballistics Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

The team at Ammo.com has gathered and answered some of the most commonly asked questions regarding 357 Mag ballistics.

What is the effective range of a 357 Magnum?

For deer hunting, the effective range of the 357 Magnum is 75 yards with a handgun; 125 yards with a rifle.

Can a 357 stop a bear?

A full-power 357 load can stop a black bear dead in its tracks. Take care that the 357 is considered the “bear” minimum as far as grizzly defense is concerned. For big bears, we wouldn’t recommend a revolver less powerful than the 44 Magnum.