Description
The 357 Maximum (or “357 Max”) has a cult following among those who enjoy taking large game with modest recoil. It is also enjoyed by those looking to step up from the 357 Magnum without increasing bullet diameter. This is a cartridge has a cult following- particularly within the community of Contender and Encore single shot rifle owners.
- 180 grain jacketed flat nose soft point
- Flat shooting out at 150+ yards (see tables below)
- 1,900 FPS in 14″ barrels & 2,140 FPS in 22″ barrels
- Will not fit in 357 Maximum revolvers due to length
- Exceptional accuracy across all barrel lengths
- Mixed results on White Tail sized game at typical hunting distances
- One customer has reported multiple lost deer (14″ barrel)
- Steinel will offer a premium hunting load in early 2020
Developed, loaded, tested and inspected by Steinel Ammunition Co.
20 Rounds
Ballistic Tables:
22″ Barrels:
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) |
| – | 2,140 | 1,830 | (1.5) |
| 50 | 1,981 | 1,568 | 0.4 |
| 100 | 1,830 | 1,338 | – |
| 150 | 1,687 | 1,137 | (3.0) |
| 200 | 1,553 | 964 | (9.0) |
| 250 | 1,430 | 817 | (18.6) |
| 300 | 1,318 | 695 | (32.5) |
14″ Barrels:
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) |
| – | 1,900 | 1,443 | (1.5) |
| 50 | 1,753 | 1,228 | 0.7 |
| 100 | 1,614 | 1,042 | – |
| 150 | 1,486 | 883 | (4.0) |
| 200 | 1,369 | 749 | (12.0) |
| 250 | 1,265 | 639 | (24.6) |
