The Federal Premium .357 Magnum 180gr Solid Core Flat Nose (Federal part no. P357SHC1) loads a 180-grain solid core synthetic flat nose behind .357 Magnum chambering, built for big-game hunting. Federal builds this round for hunters who need one well-placed shot to do the job. The Solid Core Synthetic Flat Nose bullet is built to punch straight through rather than expand, using a flat-meplat profile and a solid core to drive deep through heavy muscle and bone. In handgun ammunition, this is the load to zero with and trust on the shot that only comes once a season.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, a proven hunting chambering with the case capacity to drive a effective bullet cleanly.
• The bullet weighs 180 grains, a bullet weight built for penetration on heavy-boned game.
• The bullet design is Solid Core Flat Nose (solid core synthetic flat nose), a construction built to penetrate deep and put game down cleanly.
• The case material is Nickel-Plated Brass, the slicker nickel finish resists tarnish and feeds reliably from a carry gun.
• The bullet is a Solid Core Synthetic Flat Nose design, built for straight-line penetration rather than expansion.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical case-lot size for stocking up without overcommitting.
• At about $1.78 per round in this box quantity, it is competitive with comparable factory loads in this caliber.
• The box ships at roughly 0.838 lb, light enough to make case-quantity orders easy to plan.
• This load is built specifically for hunting, prioritizing reliable expansion and penetration over economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Federal Premium .357 Magnum 180gr Solid Core Flat Nose best suited for? With .357 Magnum chambering and a 180-grain solid core synthetic flat nose, it is built for big-game hunting.

Why would I want a non-expanding handgun bullet? A flat-nose penetrator is built for backcountry and dangerous-game defense, where driving straight through heavy muscle and bone matters more than opening up.

What size game is this load appropriate for? The 180-grain bullet in .357 Magnum carries enough energy and penetration for deer-sized and, depending on shot placement, larger game.

Buy the Federal Premium .357 Magnum 180gr Solid Core Flat Nose

Zero with this load well before the season opens, then trust it on the shot that matters. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.