Buffalo Bore Outdoorsman Strictly Business .357 Magnum 180-grain Hard Cast Flat Nose ammunition (brand part no. 19A20) pushes the .357 cartridge about as hard as SAAMI pressure allows, built for hikers, ranchers, and backcountry travelers who need a revolver round with real penetration. Buffalo Bore loads a hard cast flat nose bullet that resists deforming, driving straight through heavy muscle and bone instead of expanding and slowing down. The load is safe to fire in any all-steel .357 revolver, including small J-frame-style guns, though Buffalo Bore does not recommend it in ultra-lightweight alloy revolvers where the recoil runs severe. For anyone who might cross paths with a black bear, feral hog, or other dangerous animal, this is a .357 load built for serious business.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, loaded here to serious pressure for a full-power revolver round.
• The bullet weighs 180 grains, heavier than standard .357 loads for added penetration.
• The bullet type is Hard Cast Flat Nose (HCFN), a non-expanding penetrator design.
• The hard cast lead alloy resists deforming on impact, cutting a straight, deep wound channel through heavy muscle and bone.
• Cases are made of brass, standing up to the pressure of this full-power loading.
• This load is rated safe in any all-steel .357 revolver, including small J-frame-style guns.
• Buffalo Bore does not recommend it in ultra-lightweight alloy revolvers, where the heavy recoil can cause crimp jump.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical amount to carry afield.
• The full case ships 240 rounds across 12 boxes, useful for outfitters and guides stocking up.
• Cost runs about 1.71 dollars per round, reflecting the premium hard cast construction and heavy loading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I shoot this in a J-frame style revolver? Yes, Buffalo Bore rates it safe in any all-steel .357 revolver, including small J-frame-style guns.

Is this safe in a lightweight alloy revolver? Buffalo Bore does not recommend it there, since the heavy recoil can cause crimp jump, though the ammunition itself will not damage the gun.

What is the bullet built to do? The hard cast flat nose bullet resists expansion, driving deep, straight-line penetration instead.

Buy Buffalo Bore Outdoorsman Strictly Business .357 Magnum

Backcountry defense calls for penetration over expansion, and this Outdoorsman load is exactly the kind of serious business Buffalo Bore built its reputation on. Load your all-steel .357 before the next hike or ranch chore where dangerous game is a real possibility. Browse more handgun ammunition and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, where it ships fast to your door.