Federal HammerDown .357 Magnum 170gr Soft Point

Federal HammerDown .357 Magnum 170-grain soft point ammunition (brand part no. LG3571) is the industry’s only ammunition truly designed for optimal cycling and performance through lever-action rifle platforms chambered in this cartridge. Federal Ammunition customized this load’s velocity specifically for lever-gun barrel lengths, delivering ballistics and terminal performance tuned to how a rifle-length barrel actually shoots .357 Magnum, not just a revolver. The molecularly-bonded soft point bullet’s construction is adjusted for the best accuracy and expansion at those velocities, while the case, bullet, and cartridge geometry all work together to ensure flawless cycling through tubular magazines and typical lever-action feeding systems. Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and improve visibility inside a tube magazine. This is purpose-built handgun ammunition for shooters running a .357 lever gun.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, a classic high-pressure revolver and lever-gun cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 170 grains, tuned specifically for lever-action barrel-length ballistics.
• The bullet is a molecularly-bonded soft point, adjusted for accuracy and expansion at lever-gun velocities.
• Cartridge geometry is tuned for flawless cycling through tubular magazines and lever-action feeding systems.
• Cases are nickel-plated brass, resisting corrosion and improving visibility in a tube magazine.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard hunting-season quantity.
• Shipping weight runs about 0.81 pounds per box.
• Federal prices this HammerDown load at roughly $1.52 a round, reasonable for a specialty lever-gun round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does .357 Magnum need a lever-gun-specific load? Standard revolver ammunition isn’t optimized for tubular magazine feeding or rifle-length barrel velocities; HammerDown addresses both.

Will this ammunition also work in a .357 revolver? Yes, it’s safe and effective in any firearm chambered for .357 Magnum, though it’s specifically tuned for lever-action performance.

Does this bullet expand reliably? Yes, the bonded soft point construction is adjusted specifically for reliable expansion at lever-gun velocities.

Buy Federal HammerDown .357 Magnum 170gr Ammo

A lever gun deserves ammunition tuned to how it actually feeds and shoots, not a revolver load pressed into service. HammerDown closes that gap completely. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.