357 Magnum Ammo For Sale – 357 Magnum Ammo In Stock

357 Magnum Ammo For Sale – 357 Magnum Ammo In Stock. Ammunition caliber 357 magnum is a popular range and self-defense round among recreational shooters in the United States. The caliber is generally used in handguns, but you can also find carbines chambered for 357 mag. It is large enough to be used in a variety of hunting capacities. Due of its sheer force, this caliber is usually considered as one of the most effective self-defense rounds available.

Expect muzzle velocities between 1,200 and 1,600 feet per second from commercial 357 magnum ammo. 357 Magnum Ammo For Sale – 357 Magnum Ammo In Stock. Most frequently accepted self-defense rounds are loaded with jacketed hollow point (JHP) bullets, although full metal jacket (FMJ) bullets are used for range training by sport shooters. Consider brands like as Speer, Remington, and others that maintain a continuous stock of their products. Check out the table below to see all of our 357 ammunition for sale.

Common 357 Magnum Questions

357 Magnum is one of the more popular pistol calibers we carry for sale. As you can tell by our ballistic gel testing data, it’s a formidable defense round too. New to 357 mag? Here’s a look at some of the common questions our customer experience team here at AmmoToGo.com gets about 357 magnum ammunition and what it’s used for.

357 Magnum vs 44 Magnum

357 magnum vs 44 magnumThese are two of the more popular revolver rounds among American shooters. Both pack a lot of punch but which is best for you? Don’t miss our 357 Magnum vs. 44 Magnum guide to get the answers you need to make the best decision for you and your family.

Where Does the Number “.357” Come From?

Like many other cartridges (notably the .38 Special) the .357 Magnum has a neck diameter of exactly 0.379 inches. The “.357” comes from the bullet diameter. This number was selected to make the bullet’s name distinct from the .38 Special, a less-powerful cartridge with the same bullet and neck diameter but a shorter case length.

Can You Shoot .357 Magnum in a Gun Chambered for .38 Special?

The.357 Mag and.38 Special are two cartridges with a great deal of similarity; nonetheless, their case length is the one significant variation between them. In essence, the.357 Magnum is a longer.38 Special. This length permits the use of more propellant, resulting in a bullet with increased velocity and power. The.38 Special may be shot from firearms built for the.357 Magnum, however the.357 Magnum cannot be fired from firearms designed for the.38 Special. Not only is the case excessively lengthy, but the pressure of the.357 Magnum might ruin the weapon and inflict severe harm. To understand more, please read our comprehensive article on 38 special vs 357 Magnum.

What’s the Difference Between a .357 Magnum and a .357 SIG?

These two cartridges are sometimes mistaken, however they are quite unique and cannot be used interchangeably. Ammunition for the 357 Sig has a different case diameter. In reality, the.357 Sig cartridge has a narrower neck than the.38 Special cartridge. Despite sharing the “.357” designation, a side-by-side comparison reveals that these cartridges are not interchangeable. Want to know more about the distinctions? This article compares the 357 mag and 357 sig.

Can the .357 Magnum Be Used for Hunting?

Yes. The.357 Magnum is one of the quickest and most powerful common handgun cartridges, and with correct shot placement, it can dispatch medium-sized wildlife with reasonable ease. The.357 Magnum has been used to hunt, among other game species, whitetail deer from both handguns and rifles. However, even when using a rifle, it is not suggested for long-range hunting, but rather for closer shots, such as when hunting in and near dense vegetation. When hunting with a.357 Magnum, you’ll want cartridges with expanding bullets, such as jacketed hollow points or soft points.

What Firearms Shoot .357 Magnum?

The.357 Magnum is mostly used in revolvers, however certain semi-automatic pistols may also fire this cartridge. However, these firearms are rather uncommon among gun owners; revolvers chambered for.357 Magnum are significantly more common than pistols. There are also rifles that fire the.357 Magnum, although it is still largely regarded as a handgun/revolver cartridge.

Common revolvers that fire 357 magnum ammo include:

  • Colt Trooper MKIII Series
  • Dan Wesson 715
  • Kimber K6s
  • Ruger GP-100
  • Ruger Model SP-101
  • Ruger Redhawk 5033
  • Smith & Wesson Model 60
  • Smith & Wesson 627
  • Smith & Wesson 686 Plus
  • Taurus 605SS2
  • Taurus 608
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