Buffalo Bore teams up with Barnes for this .357 Magnum load (part no. 19J20), pairing a 125-grain Barnes VOR-TX XPB lead-free bullet with one of Buffalo Bore’s signature full-power-plus charges. The solid-copper XPB bullet expands into a wide, uniform flower petal shape while retaining nearly all of its weight, since there is no lead core to shed. This is a genuinely hot loading meant only for all-steel revolvers, not lightweight alloy-frame guns, and shooters should expect noticeable muzzle flash from a handgun-length barrel. In handgun ammunition from Buffalo Bore Ammunition, this is a top-tier .357 Magnum defensive load.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, loaded here to a genuine full-power-plus level.
• The bullet weighs 125 grains, a fast-moving weight for maximum expansion and energy transfer.
• The bullet is a Barnes VOR-TX XPB, a solid-copper, lead-free hollow point.
• Solid-copper construction drives near-complete weight retention, since there is no lead core to separate from the jacket.
• The case is brass, the standard for centerfire handgun ammunition.
• Cost per round runs about $2.14, in line with premium lead-free defensive ammunition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm performance before carrying it for defense.
• Boxes pack into 12-box cases, letting dedicated shooters stock up in one order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this load safe in any .357 Magnum revolver? It should only be fired in all-steel revolvers; Buffalo Bore does not recommend it for lightweight alloy-frame or aluminum-cylinder guns.

Why choose a lead-free bullet? The solid-copper Barnes XPB retains nearly all its weight on expansion, and it is also California-legal where lead ammunition is restricted.

Buy Buffalo Bore 357 Magnum Lead-Free Ammo

This is one of the hardest-hitting .357 Magnum loads Buffalo Bore makes, built for an all-steel revolver and a shooter who wants every bit of the cartridge’s potential. Confirm your revolver can handle it before you carry a box. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.