357 Mag – 125 gr JHP – Black Hills (D357N2) – 500 Rounds

The 125 grain 357 Magnum hollow point earned its reputation in police holsters decades ago, and it remains a favorite for revolver carry. This listing is Black Hills 357 Magnum 125 grain jacketed hollow point ammo, MPN D357N2, sold as a 500 round case. That quantity lets you practice and carry with the same magnum load, which matters with a cartridge this loud and lively.

Black Hills rates this load at 1,500 fps with 625 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The 125 grain JHP is a light, fast bullet designed to expand quickly, a classic personal defense combination for the 357 Magnum. Expect sharp recoil and significant muzzle blast, especially from short barrels. This is a self defense load. Velocity from snub-nose revolvers will be lower than the published figure, which is typical with any magnum.

It fits revolvers and rifles chambered in 357 Magnum, including the Smith and Wesson 686, 66, 19, and 627, Ruger GP100, SP101, LCR, and Blackhawk, Colt Python and King Cobra, Kimber K6s, Taurus 605, and lever actions like the Henry Big Boy and Marlin 1894C. A common question is whether 357 Magnum can be fired in a 38 Special revolver. Never. The magnum case is longer and much higher pressure. Another common question is whether 38 Special is a good practice load for a 357. It is, though practicing with your actual magnum carry load is essential.

Black Hills D357N2 is new production ammunition, not remanufactured, made in the USA in Rapid City, South Dakota. Cases are reloadable brass with boxer primers, and the load is non-corrosive. This listing ships as 10 boxes of 50 rounds for 500 total, all one lot, which keeps recoil and point of impact consistent as you build skill with a magnum revolver. Store the boxes in a cool, dry place between range trips. Inspect carry rounds for bullet setback or tarnish at each rotation.