Federal Premium Vital-Shok ammunition pairs a proven cartridge with the Barnes Expander all-copper bullet to provide consistent, controlled performance for handgun hunting and field use. The load uses a 140-grain Barnes Expander (BRX) bullet designed for reliable expansion and complete weight retention. Published ballistic figures list a muzzle velocity of 1400 fps and muzzle energy of 609 ft·lbs.
Packaging: This product is sold per box containing 20 rounds. Case orders are available by selecting the number of boxes required to reach a case quantity; a full case is comprised of 10 boxes (200 rounds) when ordering the indicated box quantity.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is .357 Magnum.
- Bullet weight is 140 gr.
- Bullet type is Barnes Expander BRX.
- Muzzle velocity is listed as 1400 fps.
- Muzzle energy is listed as 609 ft lbs.
- The bullet construction / case material is noted as Copper.
- Rounds per retail box is 20.
- Boxes per case is 10.
- Intended application is Hunting.
- Packaging is specified as Boxed.
Federal Premium Vital-Shok with the Barnes Expander BRX is built to deliver consistent ignition, controlled expansion, and full weight retention for responsible field use. The all-copper Expander design and Federal’s manufacturing controls make this a practical choice for shooters seeking a reliable, hunting-oriented .357 Magnum load in standard 20-round box packaging.
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