357 Mag - 140 Grain Barnes Expander HP - Federal Vital-Shok - 20 Rounds

Name: 357 Mag - 140 Grain Barnes Expander HP - Federal Vital-Shok - 20 Rounds
Brand: Federal
Price: 35 USD
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Overview

Quantity - 20 rounds per box
Manufacturer - Federal Vital-Shok
Bullets - 140 grain Barnes Expander hollow point (HP)
Casings - Boxer-primed nickel-plated brass

Product Type	Ammo
Manufacturer	Federal
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	140 Grain
Bullet Type	Solid Copper Hollow Point (SCHP)
Ammo Casing	Nickel-Plated Brass
Quantity	20
Ammo Caliber	.357 Magnum
Manufacturer SKU	P357XB1
Primer Type	Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	1400
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs)	609
Attracts Magnet	No
UPC Barcode	029465098315

Use Type

Deer Hunting

Self Defense

Wild Boar Hunting

Additional Resources

.38 Special and .357 Magnum Self-Defense Ammo Ballistics Test

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Handgun hunters will appreciate the power of this .357 Magnum ammunition from Federal's Vital-Shok series, which fires Barnes Expander bullets. The Expander bullet is a solid copper design (Barnes's specialty) and delivers excellent penetration and expansion in a format immune to the risk of core-jacket separation. It can hold its own even against midsize game like deer at close range and works well against boar and varmints as well.

Each cartridge in this box of 20 fires a 140 grain version of the Expander at a high muzzle velocity of 1,400 feet per second. As a hunting load, this ammo is designed to pack a serious punch into one shot with relatively little regard to follow-up shots. Be prepared for the recoil!

Federal Vital-Shok ammo is loaded in Anoka, Minnesota, the longtime home of Federal Premium Ammunition. It uses non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases. Barnes bullets are made in Mona, Utah.

Ballistic Gel Test

Ballistic gel test for 357 Mag - 140 Grain Barnes Expander HP - Federal Vital-Shok - 20 Rounds

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Ballistics Test Summary

In order to find out how different self-defense handgun loads perform, we decided to do some ballistics gelatin testing of our own. The chart below is a compilation of expansion and penetration data for Federal 140 gr Vital-Shok Barnes XPB fired from 10 feet, through four layers of fabric (to simulate clothing), using a Kimber K6s pistol.

The photo slider provides a close-up view of the bullets we recovered from the gelatin, and the video shows this load entering the gel in extreme slow motion.

The diagrams at the bottom of the page can give you an idea of how this load compares to other .357 Magnum self-defense loads that we tested.

We did a lot more of this ballistic gelatin testing, including over 100 different loads in a variety of calibers, so check out Lucky Gunner Labs for all the details.

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			Median
357 Mag - 140 Grain Barnes Expander HP - Federal Vital-Shok - 20 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	16	16.1	16.8	16.9	17.5
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.67	0.67	0.67	0.68	0.68
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	140	140	140	140	140
Bullet Velocity (fps)	1090	1096	1104	1116	1122

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Ballistic gel test for 357 Mag - 140 Grain Barnes Expander HP - Federal Vital-Shok - 20 Rounds

Ballistics Test Summary

The photo slider provides a close-up view of the bullets we recovered from the gelatin, and the video shows this load entering the gel in extreme slow motion.

The diagrams at the bottom of the page can give you an idea of how this load compares to other .357 Magnum self-defense loads that we tested.

We did a lot more of this ballistic gelatin testing, including over 100 different loads in a variety of calibers, so check out Lucky Gunner Labs for all the details.

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			Median
357 Mag - 140 Grain Barnes Expander HP - Federal Vital-Shok - 20 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	18.1	18.9	20.5	20.9	20.9
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.61	0.63	0.63	0.64	0.64
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	140	140	140	140	140
Bullet Velocity (fps)	1274	1279	1306	1313	1326

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Q: Would this be recommended out of a 20 in cimmaron lever gun? Thanks!

Posted On: 5/26/2023 By: Fern A

A: Yes sir, this ammunition should perform seamlessly in any 357/38 lever-action rifle.

Q: Hi there I was wondering what performance would be expected out of 6inch barrel I would assume prolly more energy dump and greater bullet expansion perhaps? I would more than likely use these as self defense. Any help would be greatly appreciated and if you recommend any ammo for 6 inch barrel that would be great as well for defense thanks!

Posted On: 3/8/2023 By: Kylr

A: Thanks for reaching out Kylr! Federal actually recorded this round's 1,400 muzzle velocity with a 6" barrel, which makes things rather convenient for you. I have little doubt that this round would produce the results you'd want during a self-defense scenario. According to our testing, the bullet does penetrate ballistic gel to an average depth of 16.8". That's 0.8" deeper than what's considered by the FBI test protocol – and we used a 2" barrel to get those results, so your 6" barrel should produce even deeper penetration (and potentially over-penetration). A lighter bullet ought to reduce your risk of over-penetration. Corbon's JHP ammo ought to suit you well: https://www.luckygunner.com/357-mag-110-grain-jhp-corbon-20-rounds (we gel tested that one too). I expect you'll find Remington HTP up to your standards as well: https://www.luckygunner.com/357-mag-125-grain-sjhp-remington-htp-20-rounds

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357 Mag - 140 Grain Barnes Expander HP - Federal Vital-Shok - 20 Rounds

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How do the results for this Federal .357 Magnum compare to other Shop by Popular Brand?

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