357 Mag – 158 gr JSP – Federal (AE357A) – 1000 Rounds

The 158 grain jacketed soft point is the classic full-power 357 Magnum load, equally at home on the range, in the woods, and in a lever-action carbine. This listing is Federal American Eagle 357 Magnum 158 grain jacketed soft point ammo, MPN AE357A, sold as a 1,000 round case.

Federal rates this load at 1,240 fps with 539 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. That is a true magnum load with the power the 357 is known for. The jacketed soft point exposes lead at the nose, which allows expansion on game such as deer at close range, hogs, and coyotes. It also makes a dependable woods and trail load. The jacket reduces leading compared with cast lead bullets during long practice sessions. Expect sharp recoil in lightweight revolvers and a mild, easy push from a lever-action rifle.

This ammunition fits revolvers and rifles chambered in 357 Magnum, including the Ruger GP100, SP101, Blackhawk, and LCR 357, the Smith and Wesson 686, 19, and 627, the Colt Python and King Cobra, the Kimber K6s, and lever guns like the Marlin 1894C, Henry Big Boy, and Rossi R92. A common question is whether 357 Magnum can be fired in a 38 Special revolver. Never. The longer, higher pressure 357 case is not safe in a 38 Special. Another common question is how much velocity a rifle adds. A 357 Magnum carbine typically adds significant velocity over a revolver barrel, which extends useful range on deer.

Federal AE357A is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA by Federal in Anoka, Minnesota. It uses reloadable brass cases with boxer primers and is non-corrosive. This case contains 20 boxes of 50 rounds for a total of 1,000 rounds of 357 Magnum 158 grain JSP. That is enough to practice full-power magnum shooting for a long time, and the brass is valuable for handloaders.