CCI Blazer Aluminum .357 Magnum 158-grain Jacketed Hollow Point ammunition (brand part no. 3542) gives range shooters a way to burn through .357 Magnum rounds without burning through their ammo budget. CCI builds the Blazer Aluminum line on heat-treated, aircraft-grade aluminum cases, a lighter and cheaper alternative to brass that still pairs with quality bullets and reliable primers. At a rated 1,150 feet per second, this 158-grain hollow point load delivers realistic .357 Magnum recoil and function for practice, making it a smart way to train with the same cartridge you carry. It is affordable range ammunition without cutting corners on the components that make a revolver run.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, a hard-hitting revolver cartridge popular for both range practice and defensive carry.
• The bullet weighs 158 grains, the traditional .357 Magnum weight most revolver shooters train with.
• The bullet is a Jacketed Hollow Point, giving practice ammunition the same profile and function as many carry loads.
• The case is heat-treated, aircraft-grade aluminum, a lighter material that keeps per-round cost down.
• Reliable primers back the load, built to the same ignition standard used across the brand’s ammunition lines.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1,150 feet per second, delivering realistic .357 Magnum recoil for training.
• Each round costs about $0.72, an affordable price point for high-volume .357 Magnum practice.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, enough for an extended range session without reloading mid-session.
• The line is built for affordable practice shooting, letting shooters train extensively without touching their carry ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are aluminum cases reloadable? No, aluminum cases like these are not designed for reloading, which is part of why the ammunition is priced lower than brass-cased loads.

What is Blazer Aluminum best suited for? It is built for range practice and training, giving shooters realistic .357 Magnum function and recoil at a lower per-round cost.

What velocity does this load produce? This 158-grain Blazer Aluminum load is rated at 1,150 feet per second.

Buy the CCI Blazer Aluminum .357 Magnum 158gr JHP

Range time adds up fast, and Blazer Aluminum exists so more of that time is spent shooting instead of budgeting. Stock a few boxes for your next range day, explore more handgun ammunition, and keep your carry ammunition reserved for carry. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.