Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For wheelgun owners who reload and rotate training loads, Remington Performance WheelGun 357 Magnum ammo strikes a practical balance: 158-grain semi-wadcutter bullets seated in new brass cases, pushed to 1235 fps from a 4-inch barrel. This is not a +P defensive load — it is a high-volume range cartridge optimized for consistent brass recovery, clean ignition via Remington Kleanbore primers, and predictable recoil across full-size revolvers and lever-action carbines. Each 50-round box ships in boxer-primed, reloadable brass; the semi-wadcutter profile cuts clean holes in paper and delivers shoulder-forward feeding in tubular magazines.
Load Profile
Remington loads the 158-grain semi-wadcutter to 1235 fps muzzle velocity and 535 ft-lbs muzzle energy — ballistics verified from a 4-inch test barrel. The bullet is lead, not plated or jacketed, so fouling accumulates faster than polymer-coated projectiles; plan for chamber and forcing-cone cleaning every 150–200 rounds. Brass cases are new-production boxer-primed with non-corrosive ignition compounds, making them safe for long-term storage and straightforward to deprime and resize. The semi-wadcutter shape seats flush to the case mouth, ensuring reliable crimps and magazine compatibility in lever guns chambered for 357 Magnum.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 357 Magnum |
| Bullet weight | 158 Grains |
| Bullet type | Semi-Wadcutter |
| Muzzle velocity | 1235 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle energy | 535 Foot Pounds |
| Rounds/box | 50 Round |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended use | Range & Target |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
The load is most at home in K-frame and larger revolvers where the 158-grain bullet delivers moderate recoil without wrist fatigue during extended strings. In lever-action carbines, expect a slight velocity bump — often 50–75 fps over published revolver data — due to longer barrel dwell time. The semi-wadcutter ogive feeds reliably through tubular magazines when crimped to SAAMI spec. Browse our full selection of 357 Magnum ammo for jacketed and plated alternatives when lead fouling becomes a concern.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four universal rules of firearm safety at all times.
- Verify current federal and state laws governing ammunition possession and transport in your jurisdiction before ordering.
- This ammunition contains lead; prolonged exposure to lead dust and residue is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling ammunition and spent brass.
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