357 Magnum Ammo For Sale
Overview 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 Magnum Brands You Sell?
For maximum stopping power and hunting applications, browse our selection of 357 Magnum 200 grain ammo featuring heavy bullets for deep penetration.
Best 357 Magnum 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 | 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 |
| 44 Special | Low | Lower recoil, more accurate, nostalgic appeal | Fewer ammo and firearm options, more expensive ammo, less versatile than 357 Magnum |
| 45 ACP | Lower | Higher magazine capacity, semi-auto platform, more manageable recoil, widely available ammo | Less muzzle energy, shorter effective range, less suited for hunting |
When I’m buying 357 Magnum ammo, we focus on three things: price, purpose, and performance. What you're doing with the round determines which of those matters most. For self-defense, reliability and accuracy come first. We stick with proven jacketed hollow points that expand consistently and cycle cleanly through my revolver. At the range, swap to a full metal jacket or semi-wadcutter load that mimics my carry ammo’s recoil and point of impact but keeps costs down.
If you're loading up a lever gun or heading out for a hunt, penetration and controlled expansion move to the top of the list. Every gun is different, but choosing ammo built for your platform makes a big difference in consistency and confidence. For more on how each of these rounds performed in testing — including velocity data and expansion results — check out our full best 357 Magnum ammo guide.
How we chose these: selections are informed by range testing, manufacturer specifications, ballistic gel and penetration data where available, and aggregated field performance reports from trusted reviewers.
Customer Reviews
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JD said:
Have used this almost 100 percent in my Ruger. I marked value down one because we always want the best cheap.
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Nick said:
Very high quality ammunition...very happy with it!
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Chuck said:
Great deal on the ammo when I bought it. Price has jumped since I purchased.
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Chuck-a-Luck said:
This is the ammo I've decided to use in my handgun. Given the velocity, the recoil is smooth, consistent and manageable. I'm on target with Fiocchi.
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Doug said:
This ammo would not function two rounds in a row in my firearm. I had problems with rounds loading from the magazine, and I had rounds fail to eject cleanly. I did shoot some one at a time and the accuracy was not up to snuff with other brands. This pistol can be finicky with this type of bullet, but it really didn't like this load.
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Bret said:
I have used other Fioochi ammo with my .357 handgun and my carbine with no problems and this ammo continues that excellent performance. Shoots well and fed without a hitch.
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Henry said:
It’s exactly what I expected, felt the power and recoil was quite manageable. First time I shot my S&W Model 66 and Wow!! Ammo performance was great!
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JC said:
I’ve used the Fiocchi 142 gr and this 158 gr (both FMJ) has hardly any additional recoil despite the higher weight bullet. Unfortunately with this coronavirus situation all ammo prices are higher than before or I would have rated price better.
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Vivian said:
The value was great for the price. The Quality is better than store quality. As for performance- it's really good.
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Michael said:
I'm extremely happy. The ammo is great quality
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murphy said:
The best price by far on the web & beats the local stores. I was pleased by how fast my order arrived! I liked the donations the store offers & wished more offered it. I'll order more ammo when ya'll get more in. Very glad I found this site. Thank you. Lee
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Jeff said:
Cycles my desert eagle, accurate:
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Jpoj said:
Great product
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Bcino said:
It does what it supposed to do very intense intentionally
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Jimbo said:
Excellent ammo. Shot several hundred rounds from from my GP-100, Ruger Redhawk .357, and Henry Big Boy Steel with no problems. Great ballistics, and very accurate. Will buy again.
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Sott said:
Don't normally fire .357; use 38 special +p hollow points in the bedside table and 38 special leaded for practice. the 357 was hot and after 50 rds, i felt it in my sholder.
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djhgrit said:
Good ammo. Shoots good. Whish the ammo supply would get back to normal.
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Speedy said:
Outstanding value and the best brand on the market.
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Mick said:
All rounds fired cleanly, great product.
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Tyler said:
Before I found this website I ordered from somewhere else and had an awful experience and had to wait 6 months to finally get my order and decided I wouldn’t buy online again. But I gave this a shot and am extremely glad I did. My order shipped right away and got here in like a week and I’m so excited
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Tad said:
Good ammo.
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T.N. said:
Great price.
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Dave said:
Your prices are decent but the freight is a bit much. I should have gone with the 9.00 freight, whatever that is.
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DJ said:
Great range ammo.
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Doug said:
This ammo would have gotten better quality rating but there was a lot of unburned residue left in the action of my firearm. I was shooting a Desert Eagle and although the ammo burned "dirty" this never effected accuracy or function of my firearm. It did function without interruption and was surprisingly accurate for the price.
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3ddi3myboy said:
Good prices and delivery; that is all I ask. Many thanks!
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Jersy said:
A quality product at a really good price. You can not go wrong with this this selection.
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counttry said:
Great value, shipped ASAP
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Meatball said:
The 357 rounds we put through a lever action rifle. The Magtech brand is great for target shooting. Can't remember the last time I had a FTF. Great value.
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Ace said:
Online & quick
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Paul said:
I didn't really like the shape of these SWC. I would prefer Keith design for LSWC, So I decided to build my own with the age old 4.2 Bulleseye charge and 158 Gr Keith SWC shaped bullets.
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Paul said:
I bought a new Colt King Cobra. The owner's manual suggests I use only factory built ammo. This model is satisfactory ammo for this revolver.
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Zip said:
Very happy round for my 2” wheel gun!
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Ranger said:
I’m very impressed with your company good selection good prices fast shipping and over all great experience keep up the great work sincerely RANGER
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EARL said:
fired it out of my Taurus 605 no issues with gun or ammo great grouping.
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Stanley said:
Great service, thank you!