Barnes Pioneer .357 Magnum 180gr XPB ammunition (part no. 32140) loads a 180-grain xpb bullet in .357 Magnum, built for handgun hunting. Barnes built the Pioneer line specifically for handgun hunters, pairing a proven copper XPB bullet with a big-bore revolver cartridge for deep penetration on game. XPB construction penetrates deep without fragmenting, built for reliable terminal performance. In handgun ammunition for handgun hunters, this is the load built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .357 Magnum, a high-velocity revolver magnum with a long record on deer and defense alike.
• The bullet weighs 180 grains, a heavier bullet that trades velocity for more retained energy and penetration.
• The bullet type is XPB, an all-copper hollow point engineered for deep, reliable penetration without fragmenting.
• Barnes markets this under its Pioneer line, known for Barnes’ handgun-hunting line pairing the copper XPB bullet with a big-bore revolver round.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to load up, confirm point of impact, and still carry a fresh box.
• 10 boxes ship per case, keeping the cost down for shooters who buy in volume.
• Cost runs about $1.54 per round, in line with other premium hunting and defensive ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this bullet expand on impact? Yes, the all-copper XPB bullet is engineered to expand reliably while penetrating deep, without fragmenting.

What makes .357 Magnum a good choice? .357 Magnum is a high-velocity revolver magnum with a long record on deer and defense alike, which is exactly why Barnes loads it in this configuration.

Buy the Barnes Pioneer .357 Magnum 180gr XPB

Handgun hunters who need penetration on thick-skinned or dangerous game will find it here. Order the Barnes Pioneer .357 Magnum 180gr XPB from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.