357 Magnum Ammo For Sale
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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.
