Federal .357 Magnum ammunition (part no. P357SA) loads a 180-grain Swift A-Frame for hunters who want a proven bullet behind their favorite chambering. Federal has been a top American ammunition maker for decades, and this loading reflects the same attention to consistency found across its premium lines. A partition of solid copper separates a bonded front core from a rear core, so the bullet expands up front while the rear retains weight for deep, straight-line penetration. Nickel-plated-brass-cased and 20 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through everything from carry pistols to range and hunting handguns. In our handgun ammunition lineup, this .357 Magnum loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, a chambering with wide factory handgun support.
• The bullet weighs 180 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
• The bullet is a Swift A-Frame, the projectile Federal chose to load behind .357 Magnum.
• A partition of solid copper separates a bonded front core from a rear core, so the bullet expands up front while the rear retains weight for deep, straight-line penetration.
• Cases are Nickel-Plated Brass, resisting corrosion and feeding smoothly, with the finish easy to spot in a dark magazine.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds on hand.
• At about $2.59 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 180-gr Swift A-Frame suited for? With .357 Magnum behind a Swift A-Frame bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes, this load runs on nickel-plated brass, which handloaders can resize and reload after firing.

How is the Swift A-Frame different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? A partition of solid copper separates a bonded front core from a rear core, so the bullet expands up front while the rear retains weight for deep, straight-line penetration.

Buy the Federal .357 Magnum 180 gr Swift A-Frame

When the shot has to count, dependable ammunition is what separates a clean hit from a story about the one that got away. This Swift A-Frame loading is built to be that dependable round. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.