Description
PMC Bronze 357 Mag 158gr ammunition from PMC (Bronze) loads a 158 grain Jacketed Soft Point in 357 Magnum. Each box holds 50 rounds.
Built for Handgun Hunting
This load pairs a 158 grain Jacketed Soft Point with the 357 Magnum, a combination aimed at hunters who carry a handgun or a pistol-caliber carbine for deer, hogs and similar game at close range.
Handgun hunting rewards careful bullet choice. A bullet built to expand at handgun velocities while still penetrating deeply gives you the best chance at a quick, clean harvest.
Practice with PMC Bronze 357 Mag 158gr enough to know your effective range. For most hunters that is well inside 100 yards with a handgun.
PMC Bronze 357 Mag 158gr Specifications
These specifications follow our distributor data for PMC item 357A, UPC 741569050173.
- Brand: PMC
- Product line: Bronze
- Manufacturer item number: 357A
- Caliber: 357 Magnum
- Bullet: 158 grain Jacketed Soft Point
- Muzzle velocity: 1471 fps
- Rounds per box: 50
Shopping for PMC 357 Magnum ammo? This 357 Magnum 158 grain load is listed under PMC Bronze in the PMC lineup, and you can order it by the maker’s item number, PMC 357A.
Handgun Hunting Tips
Use PMC Bronze 357 Mag 158gr only in firearms chambered for 357 Magnum.
Sight in with this exact load from a rest before the season.
Keep shots close and wait for a broadside angle.
Check your state regulations for handgun hunting, caliber and minimum energy requirements.
PMC Bronze 357 Mag 158gr is a dependable choice for shooters who want a ready-made handgun hunting ammo from a known maker.
Recoil and practice
Magnum handgun loads recoil hard. Practice from field positions such as shooting sticks or a seated rest so you can shoot this load accurately.
Revolver crimp
In revolvers, check that bullets in the remaining chambers have not moved forward under recoil after the first few shots.
Carbine use
The same load can perform differently from a carbine barrel than from a handgun. Confirm your zero and point of impact in each firearm you use.
Reading the box
The box lists the caliber, bullet weight and bullet type. Always match the cartridge to the caliber stamped on your firearm’s barrel or slide, and never fire ammunition that is not specified for your firearm.
About PMC
PMC Bronze 357 Mag 158gr comes from PMC, and the specifications listed here follow the maker’s and our distributor’s published data for this item. Compare loads by bullet weight, bullet type and intended use to find the best fit for your firearm.
Buying the right amount
When you find a load that performs well, buy enough for practice and the full season at once. Ammunition from the same lot tends to perform the same, which keeps your results consistent.
Safety first
Always treat every firearm as loaded, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Wear eye and ear protection every time you shoot.
Understanding bullet weight
Heavier bullets in a given caliber usually leave the muzzle slower but carry momentum well and resist wind drift, while lighter bullets shoot faster and flatter at shorter ranges. Neither is better in every case; the right choice depends on the game, the distance and your firearm.
Choosing the right load
Start with the job you need the ammunition to do, whether that is hunting, target shooting or practice. Then match the load to that job, and finally test a few boxes in your own firearm, because every barrel has its preferences.
Read more about PMC ammunition on the manufacturer website, or pair it with the CHAMPION SLIM EAR MUFFS.
Order PMC Bronze 357 Mag 158gr from MAG5 Firearms and keep a few boxes on hand for the season ahead.
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