Buffalo Bore Buffalo-Barnes Strictly Business .357 Magnum 125gr Barnes XPB Lead-Free, 20-Round Box (brand part no. 19H20) is a full-power .357 load tuned to generate less felt recoil and muzzle blast than Buffalo Bore’s heaviest magnum offerings, without giving up stopping power. Buffalo Bore built the Strictly Business line specifically for shooters carrying lightweight, short-barreled revolvers, where flash and recoil from a maximum-effort load can slow follow-up shots. The 125-grain Barnes XPB is an all-copper hollow point that opens into four sharp petals on impact, driving deep penetration and near-total weight retention since there is no jacket to separate from a core. For concealed carry or duty use in a snub-nose or compact .357, this is serious defensive performance built to be shot comfortably.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .357 Magnum, a proven full-power defensive and duty cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 125 grains, a fast-moving weight that balances penetration with expansion.
• The bullet is the Barnes XPB, a monolithic, all-copper hollow point rather than a traditional jacketed design.
• On impact, the XPB opens into four sharp petals, driving deep penetration and retaining nearly all of its original weight.
• The bullet is lead-free, a copper-only construction that meets regulations in areas that restrict lead ammunition.
• The load is tuned for reduced recoil and muzzle blast compared to Buffalo Bore’s heaviest 357 Magnum offerings, easing follow-up shots from short barrels.
• The case is brass, standard for reliable extraction in revolvers.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for range or carry restocking.
• Cost runs about $2.14 per round, pricing that reflects Barnes’ premium all-copper bullet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this ammunition suitable for a short-barreled revolver? Yes, the Strictly Business line is specifically tuned with less recoil and blast than Buffalo Bore’s heaviest 357 Magnum loads, making it easier to control from snub-nose revolvers.

Why choose a lead-free bullet like the Barnes XPB? The all-copper construction meets regulations in areas that restrict lead ammunition and retains nearly all of its weight after expansion for deep penetration.

How many rounds are in this listing? This listing is a single box of 20 rounds.

Buy Buffalo Bore Buffalo-Barnes Strictly Business .357 Magnum 125gr Barnes XPB

A defensive revolver only helps if you can control it through multiple shots, and Strictly Business exists to make that easier without stepping down in power. Carry it with confidence in a compact .357 and train with the recoil you will actually feel in a defensive situation. Order from Buffalo Bore Ammunition, part of our handgun ammunition selection at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, and it ships fast to your door.