Federal P357SHC1 Premium Hunting 357 Mag 180 gr Solid Core Synthetic Flat Nose 20 Per Box/10 Cs

Federal Premium 357 Mag 180gr Solid Core Flat Nose hunting ammunition delivers the weight retention and penetration needed for medium to large game. Built around a tough, flat-nose lead bullet design engineered to hold together through bone and heavy muscle, this round is built for hunters who need reliable performance on hogs, bear, and similarly-sized game where shot placement and deep wound channels matter.

The Solid Core bullet construction sets this load apart from conventional handgun hunting rounds. The flat nose profile generates a wider wound cavity on impact, while the heavy 180-grain core resists fragmentation—you get deep, consistent penetration rather than energy loss in the first few inches of tissue. Federal's Syntech polymer jacket technology reduces friction and leading, which means cleaner barrels and more predictable velocity strings across your shooting sessions.

Each box contains 20 rounds, making it convenient to load a cylinder or magazine and keep backup ammo in your pack. This is serious hunting ammunition for serious hunters—not target practice, but purpose-built for field use where a clean, reliable harvest is the goal.

Key Features

• 180-grain Solid Core bullet designed for deep penetration and weight retention
• Flat-nose profile creates wider wound channels on game
• Syntech polymer jacket reduces barrel leading and friction
• 20 rounds per box
• Engineered for hunting applications requiring reliable expansion and penetration

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is 357 Mag 180gr Solid Core ammunition suitable for?

Federal Premium designed this load for hunting applications where deep penetration and bullet integrity are critical. The 180-grain weight and Solid Core construction make it well-suited for hogs, bear, and similar medium to large game where reliable performance on tough, heavily-muscled animals is the priority.

How does the Syntech polymer jacket help?

The polymer jacket reduces friction as the bullet travels down the barrel, which decreases leading (copper and lead fouling) and makes cleanup easier. It also helps deliver more consistent velocities, which translates to tighter groups and more predictable point-of-impact in the field.

Will this ammunition work in my 357 Magnum revolver or carbine?

Federal Premium 357 Mag ammunition is chambered in standard 357 Magnum, so it will function in any firearm properly chambered for that cartridge—whether revolver, lever-action, or semi-auto carbine. Always verify your firearm's chamber before loading.

What's included in the box?

Each box contains 20 rounds of Federal Premium 357 Mag 180gr Solid Core Flat Nose ammunition, ready to load and shoot.