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.357 Magnum | |||||||||
Game information | |||||||||
All information listed assumes Standard FMJ (Reg/SP/FMJ) | |||||||||
Category | (P)istol caliber | ||||||||
Recoil level | 4 | ||||||||
Cost per round | 2.00 | ||||||||
Weight per round (units) | 0.02 | ||||||||
Quantity (retail box/bulk can) | 50 / 500 | ||||||||
Damage tables | |||||||||
Type | LDV | C1 | C2 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 | |
Bullet | +3 | 58% | 55% | 46% | 38% | 29% | 14% | 4% | |
Handloading information | |||||||||
Primer type | Small pistol | ||||||||
Powder type | Pistol powder | ||||||||
Projectile type | .357, 125 grain | ||||||||
Cost per case | 0.427 | ||||||||
Standard load (SP) | 128 pwdr | ||||||||
Cold load (-P) | 115 pwdr | ||||||||
Hot load (+P) | 141 pwdr | ||||||||
Super load (+P+) | 154 pwdr | ||||||||
Real world information | |||||||||
Ref. barrel length (inches) | 6 (S&W Model 686) | ||||||||
Muzzle velocity | 523 m/s (1717 ft/s) | ||||||||
Muzzle energy | 1109 Joule (818 ft-lbf) | ||||||||
Country of origin | United States | ||||||||
Year | 1935 |
.357 Magnum is a type of ammunition for firearms. It is classified as a (P)istol caliber.
.357 Magnum is pronounced three fifty-seven Magnum.
This caliber may also be known as .357 S&W Magnum (its former full name), .357 Mag, 9x33mm R. It may be referred to as simply .357, though it is not encouraged due to .357 SIG.
Compatibility
Base weapons
There are 15 base weapons chambered in this caliber.
- Chiappa Rhino 50DS-357
- Colt Python
- Coonan Model A
- COP 357 Derringer
- IMI Desert Eagle Mark XIX 357
- IZHMEKH MP-412 REX
- Korth Combat
- Manurhin MR 73
- Ruger LCR CT
- Ruger Vaquero
- Smith & Wesson Model 327
- Smith & Wesson Model 620
- Smith & Wesson Model 686
Barrel length groups
The reference barrel length belongs to the group listed in italics.
Group name | Barrel length range | Damage multiplier |
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Short handgun | Up to 3.9" | 0.6x |
Medium handgun | 4" - 8" | 1.0x |
Long handgun | 8.1" - 12" | 1.2x |
Rifle | 12.1" and up | 1.4x |
Retail information
.357 Magnum ammunition can be purchased in gun shops and weapon shops in boxes of 50 rounds or bulk cans of 500 rounds.
The following brands and projectile types are available in retail:
Brand name | Composition | Available projectile types |
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Standard | Reg/SP | FMJ (1.0x) Lead (0.5x) LSWC (0.85x) JHP (3.0x) JSP (2.0x) LSWCHP (2.5x) SF (1.5x) |
Reduced Velocity | Reg/-P | FMJ (0.9x) Lead (0.45x) LSWC (0.765x) JHP (2.7x) JSP (1.8x) LSWCHP (2.25x) |
Personal Defense | Reg/+P | FMJ (1.1x) JHP (3.3x) JSP (2.2x) LSWCHP (2.75x) |
Pocket Dragon | Reg/+P+ | FMJ (1.2x) JHP (3.6x) JSP (2.4x) |
Competition | Prem/SP | FMJ (3.0x) Match (12.0x) |
The multipliers listed correspond to the value multipliers to cost of ammunition provided by powder type, pressure level, and projectile type. They are included on this table as a convenience, in order to tell at a glance the cost of a given brand and projectile combination.
Maze Customs
Availability of .357 Magnum as a Customs family chambering: | ||||||||||
1911SS |
1911DS |
Blackhawk |
Redhawk |
Glock-SF |
Glock-LF |
MP5 |
AR-15 |
AK |
Rem700 |
BA |
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