# The Magtech 357 ammo features a 158-grain Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullet, and boasts a muzzle velocity of 1235 feet per second, delivering 535 foot-pounds of energy. Widely acclaimed for its effectiveness in self-defense, this round is also favored by sportsmen for close-range small to medium game hunting. If the .38 Special is your choice for practice at the range, the .357 Magnum is the round of choice when precision and impact matter.