357 Mag – 158 gr CNL – Black Hills CA (DCB357N1) – 500 Rounds

Cowboy action shooters running 357 Magnum guns want the reliable feeding of a long magnum case without the recoil of full-power loads. This listing is Black Hills Cowboy Action 357 Magnum 158 grain conical nose lead ammo, MPN DCB357N1, sold as 500 rounds for SASS matches, plinking, and mild practice.

This load is listed at 800 fps, far below typical full-power 357 Magnum. That gentle velocity keeps recoil closer to 38 Special while the longer 357 case feeds smoothly in lever-action rifles that can be finicky with short 38 Special rounds. The 158 grain conical nose lead bullet has a profile similar to the bullets of the frontier era, and its flat tip area is safe for tubular magazines. This is a target and competition load, not a hunting or self defense round.

This ammunition fits revolvers and rifles chambered in 357 Magnum, including the Ruger Vaquero, Blackhawk, and GP100, Uberti and Cimarron single actions, Smith and Wesson 686 and 27, and lever guns such as the Uberti 1873, Marlin 1894C, Henry Big Boy, and Rossi R92. A common question is why shoot mild 357 instead of 38 Special in cowboy guns. Many 1873 and 1892 style rifles feed the longer 357 case more reliably. Another common question is whether lead bullets foul a revolver. Some leading is normal at any speed, so brush the bore after a match.

Black Hills DCB357N1 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in Rapid City, South Dakota. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This listing ships as 10 boxes of 50 rounds for a total of 500 rounds from one lot. That covers several matches and plenty of practice, and the brass is ready for reloading. Buying one lot keeps your revolver and rifle shooting to the same point of aim through the season.