Hornady builds the Hornady Custom .357 Magnum 158gr XTP, 25-Round Box (brand part no. 90562) around a .357 Magnum platform, built to stop a threat fast and feed reliably when it matters. Each round drives a 158-grain XTP jacketed hollow point bullet. This is a straightforward choice for shooters who want concealed carry and home defense covered without guesswork. Hornady backs the load with consistent quality control from lot to lot, so what you pattern or zero with today is what ships in the next case.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, a proven defensive chambering for daily carry or a nightstand gun.
• The bullet weighs 158 grains, a weight matched to the platform for reliable expansion and controllable recoil.
• The bullet is a XTP jacketed hollow point, engineered to expand on impact for a wider wound channel.
• The hollow cavity is what drives expansion, trading a little penetration depth for a wider, faster wound channel.
• The case is Brass, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, enough to load multiple magazines and still keep a practice reserve.
• Cost per round runs about $1.18, useful for budgeting a range day or a season of practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hornady Custom .357 Magnum a good choice for concealed carry? Yes, it’s loaded specifically as a self-defense round, with a bullet designed to perform reliably out of short-barrel carry guns.

Does the XTP jacketed hollow point bullet expand on impact? Yes, it’s engineered to expand reliably on impact for a wider wound channel and faster energy transfer.

What is the case made of? It uses a brass case, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.

Buy the Hornady Custom .357 Magnum

A defensive round only matters if you trust it, and this load is built to run when it counts. Browse more handgun ammunition while you shop, or add this load to your cart now. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.