Federal 357 Mag 180gr Power-Shok JHP – Superb Handgun Hunting Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

Federal 357 Mag 180gr Power-Shok JHP ammunition gives handgun hunters a heavy, hard hitting load at an affordable price. The 180 grain jacketed hollow point leaves a 4 inch vented test barrel at about 1,080 feet per second, and its heavy weight carries momentum for deep penetration on deer and similar game. Each box holds 20 rounds.

• Heavy Bullet Performance from a Handgun
• Federal 357 Mag 180gr Power-Shok JHP Specifications
• Handgun Hunting Tips

Heavy Bullet Performance from a Handgun

The 180 grain bullet is the heaviest common weight for the 357 Magnum, and it changes how the cartridge performs. Instead of relying on speed alone, it uses mass to drive deeper, making it a popular choice for hunters who carry a revolver into the deer woods or want a sturdy load for the trail.

Power-Shok handgun loads use a jacketed hollow point that expands on impact while the jacket helps the bullet hold together. Federal’s published ballistics show this load still moving at about 972 feet per second at 100 yards, so it keeps a steady trajectory across typical handgun hunting distances.

Because this load is also suited to lever action carbines chambered in 357 Magnum, it pairs well with a matching rifle and revolver setup.

Federal 357 Mag 180gr Power-Shok JHP Specifications

These figures follow Federal’s published data for item C357G. Federal’s product page lists UPC 029465093013, which matches this listing.

• Brand: Federal
• Product line: Power-Shok Handgun
• Manufacturer item number: C357G
• Caliber: 357 Magnum
• Bullet: 180 grain jacketed hollow point
• Muzzle velocity: about 1,080 fps (4 inch vented test barrel)
• Velocity at 100 yards: about 972 fps
• Usage: big game
• Rounds per box: 20

Handgun Hunting Tips

Use Federal 357 Mag 180gr Power-Shok JHP ammo only in firearms chambered for 357 Magnum.

Heavy bullets usually print higher than lighter loads in a fixed sight revolver. Confirm your point of impact at 25 and 50 yards before hunting.

Keep shots at distances where you can consistently hit a paper plate from a field position. For most hunters that means 50 yards or less.

Expect stout recoil in lighter revolvers. A good grip and plenty of practice will improve follow up shots.

Federal 357 Mag 180gr Power-Shok JHP ammo is a superb choice for revolver and lever gun hunters after deer and hogs, and for outdoorsmen who want a heavy 357 load for the trail.

The 357 Magnum has been a favorite of handgun hunters since the 1930s, when it was introduced as one of the first true magnum handgun cartridges. Federal 357 Mag 180gr Power-Shok JHP ammo carries roughly 465 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle by standard calculation from a 4 inch barrel, and longer revolver barrels or carbines will add velocity and energy.

Shot placement is everything with a handgun. Aim for the heart and lungs, wait for a broadside angle, and pass on shots through heavy brush. The heavy bullet in Federal 357 Mag 180gr Power-Shok JHP rounds helps with penetration, but a careful, close shot is always the most ethical choice.

The same qualities that make this load good for hunting make it a solid trail load. Hikers and ranchers who carry a 357 revolver often prefer a heavier bullet for dealing with hogs or other animals that need deep penetration.

Store your ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box. Buying a few boxes of Federal 357 Mag 180gr Power-Shok JHP from the same lot keeps your point of impact consistent, and the affordable price makes regular practice easy.

In a lever action carbine, the longer barrel raises velocity noticeably, which flattens trajectory and extends effective range for deer hunters who prefer a light, fast handling rifle.

Need a revolver built for hunting? See the Taurus Raging Hunter 357 Magnum, or read Federal’s Power-Shok 357 Magnum product page for full ballistics.