Built for big game hunting, the Federal Power-Shok .357 Magnum 180gr jacketed hollow point load (Federal part no. C357G) sends a 180-grain bullet downrange in .357 Magnum. Federal Ammunition designed the handgun Power-Shok loads for handgun hunters who want reliability and accuracy at an affordable price, and this one uses a jacketed hollow-point bullet suited to a variety of big game. .357 Magnum is a revolver cartridge that also chambers in lever-action carbines. Federal lists a muzzle velocity of 1,080 fps and 466 ft-lb of muzzle energy, and the load is still moving at 972 fps at 100 yards. It comes in a 20-round box, which keeps a practice or hunting load simple to carry.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .357 Magnum, listed by Federal under that exact designation and not as a merged label.
• Bullet weight is 180 grains, a published figure that tells you where this load sits among the other .357 Magnum Power-Shok weights.
• The bullet type is jacketed hollow point, a design with a cavity in the nose that is built to open up on impact.
• Muzzle velocity is 1,080 fps, the speed Federal lists as the baseline for this load’s trajectory.
• Muzzle energy is 466 ft-lb, a figure that shows how much power the load carries at the start of its flight.
• Velocity at 50 yards is 1,020 fps, showing how little this load slows over typical handgun hunting distances.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 972 fps, the farthest distance Federal lists for this load.
• Energy at 100 yards is 378 ft-lb, a realistic gauge of the power left at the far end of its range.
• Each box contains 20 rounds, a count that suits both a sight-in trip and a hunting season.
• Federal rates this load for big game, which makes it a handgun hunting load more than a plinking round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does this 180-grain .357 Magnum load use? It uses a 180-grain jacketed hollow-point bullet, which Federal describes as suited to a variety of big game.

How fast does this load leave the muzzle, and how many rounds are in the box? Each box contains 20 rounds. Federal lists a muzzle velocity of 1,080 fps and 466 ft-lb of muzzle energy for this load. Federal rates it for big game.

Which cartridge is the Federal Power-Shok .357 Magnum 180gr load chambered for? It is loaded in .357 Magnum, the designation Federal lists for this product. Check that the marking on your barrel or receiver reads the same before you buy.

Buy the Federal Power-Shok .357 Magnum 180gr Jacketed Hollow Point Handgun Ammunition, 20-Round Box

If your revolver or lever-action carbine is marked for .357 Magnum, this 180-grain load is a straightforward way to keep ammunition on hand. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and browse more handgun ammunition before you check out.