The Buffalo Bore Tactical .357 Magnum 125gr Barnes XPB load (Buffalo Bore item no. 19H20) is a lead-free, low-flash, lower-recoil .357 Magnum loading designed for short-barrel revolvers. Buffalo Bore lists the 125-grain all-copper bullet at 1,225 fps, and says the load is still full-power .357 Magnum but produces less felt recoil and blast than its Heavy .357 loads. That makes it a better choice for lightweight short-barreled revolvers, with faster follow-up shots and more shooting comfort. Low flash powder means the shooter will not be blinded by their own gunfire in low light.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .357 Magnum, loaded as a tactical short-barrel load below the maker’s Heavy .357 loads.
• Bullet weight is 125 grains, a light weight that holds recoil down.
• The bullet is a Barnes XPB all-copper design, which makes the load lead-free.
• Muzzle velocity is published at 1,225 fps, a lower-recoil figure than the maker’s Heavy .357 loads.
• The powder is low flash, which limits the flash that can blind a shooter in low light.
• Maker-measured velocity is 1,235 fps from a 2.5-inch S&W Model 66, with 1,642 fps from an 18-inch Marlin 1894.
• The box holds 20 rounds, a count that fits testing in a carry revolver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this safe in all .357 Magnum firearms? Buffalo Bore says this ammunition is safe for use in any and all .357 Magnum firearms.

Who is this load designed for? Buffalo Bore says its tactical .357 Magnum ammunition generates less felt recoil and blast than its Heavy .357 loads, so it is a better choice for those carrying lightweight short-barreled revolvers.

What velocities did Buffalo Bore measure? Buffalo Bore measured 1,642 fps from an 18-inch Marlin 1894, 1,333 fps from a 5-inch S&W Model 27, 1,383 fps from a 4-inch S&W Mountain Gun, 1,295 fps from a 3-inch S&W Model 66 and 1,235 fps from a 2.5-inch S&W Model 66.

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