Description
Hornady Custom .357 Magnum 158gr XTP ammunition (Hornady part no. 90562) is a box of 25 rounds loaded with Hornady’s 158-grain bullet. Hornady says Custom handgun ammunition is for shooters who want supreme accuracy and maximum knock-down power, and every round is hand inspected before packaging. Powders are loaded for consistent pressure and velocity from lot to lot, and each primer is matched to the load it ignites. From an 8-inch test barrel Hornady lists 1250 fps and 548 foot-pounds at the muzzle.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is .357 Magnum, the chambering this Custom load is made for.
- Bullet weight is 158 grains, the weight Hornady lists for this load.
- The bullet is the XTP, which Hornady calls Extreme Terminal Performance.
- Every round is hand inspected before packaging, which Hornady states for all Custom ammunition.
- Powders are loaded for consistent pressure and velocity from lot to lot, and primers are matched to each load.
- Muzzle velocity is 1250 fps from an 8-inch test barrel, per the table on the Hornady product page.
- Muzzle energy is 548 foot-pounds from the same 8-inch test barrel.
- At 100 yards Hornady lists 1072 fps and 403 foot-pounds for this load.
- Box quantity is 25 rounds, listed by Hornady as 25 per box.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bullet is loaded in this .357 Magnum ammunition? It carries a 158-grain XTP bullet from Hornady’s Custom handgun line, which Hornady says is aimed at shooters wanting supreme accuracy and knock-down power.
How is Hornady Custom handgun ammunition made? Every round is hand inspected before packaging, powders are loaded for optimal pressure, velocity and consistency from lot to lot, and each primer is matched to the individual load.
What velocity and energy does Hornady list for this .357 Magnum load? Hornady lists 1250 fps and 548 foot-pounds at the muzzle from an 8-inch test barrel, and 1072 fps with 403 foot-pounds at 100 yards.
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Additional Information
| UPC | 090255300215 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 90562 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 158 gr |
| Length | 2.6000 |
| Model | Custom |
| Product Type | XTP |
| Shipping Weight | 1.0 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.33 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 158 |







