500rds – 357 Magnum Federal Hydra-Shok 158gr. JHP Ammo

Federal Ammunition 158 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Ammo Details

These Hydra-Shok rounds from Federal utilize premium components in order to give private citizens and law enforcement personnel some of the best functionality and terminal ballistics available. Each of these .357 Magnum rounds utilizes a reloadable brass casing equipped with a clean-sparking Boxer primer. Both components are nickle-coated for corrosion resistance in storage and holsters alongside smooth cycling and ejection. The case houses a 158 grain projectile and prevents it from sliding back via a light body crimp; this helps optimize accuracy and preserve reliability.

158 grains is the common heavy weight for the .357 caliber and matches various practice, defensive, and match loads for a familiar trajectory and recoil impulse. The projectile is of a jacketed hollow-point (JHP) design with a tall lead plunger in its center cavity. En route to target, the plunger helps deflect clogging material like denim and drywall which could halt expansion. During entry into a threat, the projectile's increase in diameter will cause it to yaw and create a larger permanent wound cavity in vital areas for a more efficient drop. Hydra-Shok rounds also exhibit remarkably low muzzle flash so that shooters can attain faster follow-up shots in a self-defense situation.

Federal Premium is a well-respected American company with decades of production experience. Their ammunition serves spirited hunters, long-range enthusiasts, and even Olympic level competitors.
  • Product Type
    Ammo
  • Manufacturer
  • Condition
    New
  • Bullet Weight
    158 Grain
  • Use Type
    Self Defense
  • Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass
  • Quantity
    500
  • Ammo Caliber
    357 Magnum
  • Manufacturer SKU
    P357HS1
  • Primer Type
    Small Pistol Magnum
  • Muzzle Velocity
    1240
  • Muzzle Energy
  • Cost Per Round
    $1/ppr

Gel test Results

In hopes of giving ourselves and our customers a better idea how this 357 Magnum self-defense ammo would perform if called upon in a self-defense scenario, we tested dozens of the best selling hollow points on the market.

We fired five rounds of this Federal Ammunition 357 Magnum ammo through a cloth barrier into Clear Ballistics calibrated synthetic gelatin and recorded the results. For these tests, we used a S&W 640 with a -inch barrel. In the photos, graphics and video on this page, you can see specifically how the Federal Ammunition ammo performed and how it sticks up with the rest of the 357 Magnum ammo we have tested so far.

To read more about our testing procedures and discover what round makes the best self-defense ammo for you head to this page.

Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison

Image detailing before and after firing 500rds – 357 Magnum Federal Hydra-Shok 158gr. JHP Ammo Image detailing before and after firing 500rds – 357 Magnum Federal Hydra-Shok 158gr. JHP Ammo

How do the results for this Federal Ammunition 357 Magnum compare to other Hollow Point?

500rds – 357 Magnum Federal Hydra-Shok 158gr. JHP Ammo Gel Test Results

  Median
Bullet Depth (in.) 18.4 18.5 19.5 19.6 22.5
Expanded Diameter (in.) 0.42 0.44 0.5 0.53 0.56
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) 157.8 157.9 157.9 158 158
Bullet Velocity (fps) 1097 1131 1136 1164 1206

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