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BigJimP · September 27, 2013, 04:20 PM

I find the 125gr bullet in .357 mag to be a little snappier...in terms of recoil / and it depends on what brand of ammo you're buying but most of the 125gr ammo in .357 mag is up around 1400 fps or faster...in terms of velocity / where the 158 gr ammo is around 1235 fps...

I keep my reloads in .357 mag ....with 158gr JHP Montana gold bullets...around 1200 fps ...which I find, in a S&W N frame ( 4" gun ) to be very manageable in terms of recoil / easy to shoot ...and same with a K frame ( Model 19 or 66 in a 4") ...

I reload ....so I don't track retail ammo prices ....but they vary a lot depending on where you buy it, by the box, by the case, etc....

I suggest you try a brand like MagTech ....and get a box of 158 gr and a box of 125gr and see which one you prefer. Then buy a case...

September 27, 2013, 04:20 PM	#4
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I find the 125gr bullet in .357 mag to be a little snappier...in terms of recoil / and it depends on what brand of ammo you're buying but most of the 125gr ammo in .357 mag is up around 1400 fps or faster...in terms of velocity / where the 158 gr ammo is around 1235 fps... I keep my reloads in .357 mag ....with 158gr JHP Montana gold bullets...around 1200 fps ...which I find, in a S&W N frame ( 4" gun ) to be very manageable in terms of recoil / easy to shoot ...and same with a K frame ( Model 19 or 66 in a 4") ... I reload ....so I don't track retail ammo prices ....but they vary a lot depending on where you buy it, by the box, by the case, etc.... I suggest you try a brand like MagTech ....and get a box of 158 gr and a box of 125gr and see which one you prefer. Then buy a case...