Description
Description
357 Magnum 158 grain SJSP ammo from Magtech is bulk 357 Magnum ammunition in a 1,000-round case. Each Magtech 357A round uses a 158-grain SJSP bullet, brass cases, and a Small Magnum Pistol Primer 5 1/2.
This bulk handgun ammo is rated at 1,235 fps and 535 ft-lbs of muzzle energy from a 4-inch test barrel. The soft point bullet is built for controlled expansion. That makes it a fit for 357 magnum hunting ammo where legal, range checks, and defensive-use prep where allowed.
For shooters shopping for 357 magnum ammo bulk, this case gives a steady supply for long range days. The brass cases also help reloaders who save fired brass, so it works well as 357 magnum brass ammo for high-volume use.
Compared with FMJ flat nose .357 Magnum range ammo, this Magtech 357A soft point ammo stands out. It offers an expanding bullet instead of a training round. For related options, browse 357 Magnum Ammo, Bulk Handgun Ammo, and Magtech Ammo.
Key Features:
- Caliber: .357 Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 158 Grain
- Bullet Type: Semi-Jacketed Soft Point Flat / SJSP
- Manufacturer: Magtech
- Manufacturer SKU: 357A
- UPC, 50-Round Box: 754908110018
- UPC, 1,000-Round Case: 754908161805
- Case Type: Brass
- Primer: Small Magnum Pistol Primer 5 1/2
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,235 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 535 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.172
- Test Barrel: 4 inches
- Quantity: 1,000 rounds
- Packaging: 20 boxes of 50 rounds
- Best Use: Hunting where legal, range checks, and defensive-use prep where allowed
Product Specifications:
Product Specs
| Product Name | 357 Mag — 158 gr SJSP — Magtech 357A — 1000 Rounds | | Caliber | .357 Magnum | | Manufacturer | Magtech | | Manufacturer SKU | 357A | | UPC, 50-Round Box | 754908110018 | | UPC, 1,000-Round Case | 754908161805 | | Bullet Weight | 158 Grain | | Bullet Type | Semi-Jacketed Soft Point Flat / SJSP | | Case Type | Brass | | Primer | Small Magnum Pistol Primer 5 1/2 | | Muzzle Velocity | 1,235 fps | | Muzzle Energy | 535 ft-lbs | | Ballistic Coefficient | 0.172 | | Test Barrel | 4 inches | | Box Quantity | 50 rounds | | Case Quantity | 1,000 rounds | | Case Packaging | 20 boxes of 50 rounds | | Best Use | Hunting where legal, range checks, and defensive-use prep where allowed | | Buyer Note | This is an expanding soft point load, not FMJ range ammo. Confirm reliable function and point of impact in your firearm |
Q&A
Question: What bullet type does this load use, and what is it made to do?
Short answer: It uses a 158-grain Semi-Jacketed Soft Point Flat (SJSP) bullet. The soft point is made for controlled expansion, so it suits hunting where legal, range checks, and defensive-use prep where allowed. It is not a non-expanding FMJ training round.
Question: What are the ballistic specs and test conditions for this ammo?
Short answer: Magtech rates this 357A load at 1,235 fps muzzle velocity and 535 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Those numbers were measured from a 4-inch test barrel. The listed ballistic coefficient is 0.172.
Question: How is the bulk case packed, and how can I identify it?
Short answer: Each bulk case includes 1,000 rounds packed as 20 boxes of 50 rounds. The manufacturer SKU is 357A. UPCs are 754908110018 for a 50-round box and 754908161805 for the 1,000-round case.
Question: Are the cases reloadable, and what primer does it use?
Short answer: Yes. The rounds use brass cases, which are useful for reloaders who save fired brass. They are loaded with a Magtech Small Magnum Pistol Primer 5 1/2.
Question: How does this differ from typical FMJ .357 Magnum range ammo?
Short answer: Unlike FMJ flat nose range ammo, this Magtech 357A load uses an expanding soft point bullet. It is built for controlled expansion and works well for hunting where legal, range checks, and defensive-use prep where allowed. Buyers should confirm reliable function and point of impact in their specific firearm.
