In the universe of nickel plated 357 Magnium ammunition . . .

[Naphtali]

Please identify 357 Magnum ammunition using nickel plated brass and 158-grain bullets that have hard cast truncated point (aka flat point round nose) or deeper penetrating controlled expansion. If such ammunition has been designed for four inch barrels rather than longer ones, my revolver might prefer it.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

For the most part handgun ammo is handgun ammo and not specifically crafter for different barrel lengths. Of course there are exceptions to everything like in this case the short barrel SD load by Speer.

As for nickel brass, usually the higher priced SD ammo variants will be loaded in that brass. It would be difficult to remember them all. The Speer 158gr GDHP ammo us loaded in nickel brass. It's a good ammo but then again, can you really say the .357 Magnum is bad lol?

 

[Pisgah]

I will immediately research your question and get back to you just as soon as I have a definitive answer -- in a year or two.

In the meantime, please be patient -- or do some research on your own. It won't hurt my feelings.

 

[scooter123]

What comes immediately to mind is the American Eagle 357 Semi Jacketed Soft Point. Bullet profile is exactly as you discribed but in a Semi Jacketed 158 grain bullet. Listed velocity for this ammunition is IIRC 1200 fps. and that is probably from a 4 inch barrel based on my experience with the recoil produced by this loading. To put it plainly in a 4 inch 686 it's not a round you'll want to send more that 50 rounds of downrange because it is VERY "snappy".

BTW, while I haven't chronographed this particular American Eagle loading I have chronographed a hand load featuring a 158 grain Hornaday XTP over 15.4 grains of H110 that felt very similar in terms of recoil and out of a 4 inch barrel it produced 1200 fps and out of my 20 inch 1892 Winchester it produced 1680 fps. IMO at ranges out to 75 or perhaps even 100 yards either my hand load or this American Eagle load would be an excellent choice for Deer if the shot is well placed. BTW, I have limited the range assuming the use of Iron Sights and in respect for the somewhat "draggy" Ballistics of the 357 Magnum.

 

[rwsmith]

Where is the hunting ammo??

Everybody makes plenty of JHP ammo, but finding that combination of nickel brass, flat point, 158 g .357 magnum is tough. If the nickel brass isn't a deal breaker, there are several good brands of hunting bullets.

My theory is that hunting ammo isn't kept in the gun more than one trip and it's easier to store in controlled conditions to keep it from turning green.

To get all of those requirements I'd make my own ammo. Actually that's my first choice.

 

[reddog81]

Using ammoseek.com is probably your best bet for a search like this however nothing remotely close to your criteria comes up on their site.

There are plenty of 158 grain lead loads with a SWC or RNFP style bullets. They don't even filter for nickel so that might be a problem. Not many manufacturers are going to voluntarily limit their sales by claiming the ammo is made for 4" barrels and nowadays a 4" barrel is considered long by some people. A lot of the new models come with 2.5 to 3" barrels and the 4" inch barrel is considered the longer version.

 

[Andy Lowry]

Leverevolution is like that-- it's so the point of the bullet can't make the cartridge ahead of it in the tube go bang, in a lever-action. Speer makes a semi-jacketed flat point, too, I've done some reloading with 'em.

 

[Alk8944]

Other than some boutique ammunition like Buffalo all I can think of is Federal "CastCore" which has an LBT designed cast bullet that can be described as RNFP.

 

[Naphtali]

I placed this query because I had assumed ammoseek would filter for case case type. And when I looked at Midway's 357 Magnum ammunition, I could not confirm nickel plated brass since discovering that sometimes what is advertised on web shopping is no longer, if ever, available as advertised.

 

[wpriest]

Years ago I bought Federals with nickel case and 158 grain lead SWC. Are you trying to locate a source for these? I'm not sure too many manufacturers load lead rounds anymore with all environmental 'issues'. Loading your own is definitely the way to go.

 

[badge 851]

Other than some boutique ammunition like Buffalo all I can think of is Federal "CastCore" which has an LBT designed cast bullet that can be described as RNFP.

FWIW, Federal® CastCore® 357 Magnum ammunition is loaded with a 180gr flat-nose, hardcast-lead bullets; NOT 158gr.

 

[WR Moore]

Please identify 357 Magnum ammunition using nickel plated brass and 158-grain bullets that have hard cast truncated point (aka flat point round nose) or deeper penetrating controlled expansion. If such ammunition has been designed for four inch barrels rather than longer ones, my revolver might prefer it.

It didn't come in a box with manufacturers name and so forth? No headstamps (lettering on the case head around the primer) that identifies either case or ammunition manufacturer? If it came in zip lock baggies and/or you bought it at a gun show, BEWARE!!!!

 

[CCantu357]

Doesn't Big Green still offer the 158 grain lead SWC in a nickel case?

 

[Bill Raby]

Found it. Here is exactly what you are looking for.

Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press Deluxe Kit - MPN: 90304