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Last updated November 11, 2026

.357 Magnum hunting ammo prices

Compare hard-cast, bonded, and expanding hunting loads for revolvers and lever guns.

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Observed 30-day price distribution

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .357 Magnum ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

These figures cover all tracked .357 Magnum listings, not only .357 Magnum hunting loads.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: $1.200, lowest: $0.329, 95th-percentile high: $2.000, sample size: 6139.

Lowest observed price in the trailing 7-day window: $0.329.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 284 listings tracked across 26 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.
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.357 Magnum hunting loads by product line

Product LineGrainType
Federal Fusion .357158grBonded SP
Hornady LEVERevolution .357140grFTX
Buffalo Bore .357180grHard Cast

What to know about .357 Magnum hunting loads

The .357 Mag is effective on deer inside 100 yards from a revolver and 150 yards from a lever-action rifle. Hornady LEVERevolution with its polymer-tipped FTX is specifically designed for tubular magazines. Hard-cast loads from Buffalo Bore and Underwood provide maximum penetration for larger game and bear defense.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I hunt deer with .357 Magnum?
Hunters use .357 Magnum for deer at close range (under 75 yards) from a rifle-length barrel where velocities reach 1,800+ fps. From a 4-inch revolver barrel, effective range is more limited — about 50 yards. Use 158gr or heavier hard-cast or bonded bullets for sufficient penetration.
How do .357 Magnum hunting loads compare by use?
For deer, 158gr JSP and JHP loads from Federal, Hornady, and Buffalo Bore are used. From lever-action rifles, Hornady LEVERevolution 140gr FTX has a flatter trajectory. Hard-cast 180gr loads from Buffalo Bore and Underwood are designed for deeper penetration.
How does .357 Magnum compare to .44 Magnum for hunting?
.44 Magnum delivers more muzzle energy than .357 Magnum (900+ ft-lbs vs 580+ ft-lbs). .357 Magnum ammunition costs less and produces less recoil.