The Remington Performance WheelGun .357 Magnum 158-grain Lead Semi-Wadcutter (LSWC) Brass 50-round box is a centerfire handgun cartridge engineered specifically for target practice, competitive bullseye shooting, and range training in revolvers and lever-action rifles. A primary friction point during formal target shooting is ragged, torn bullet holes in paper targets, which makes precise score evaluation and shot grouping difficult to assess. Remington solves this visibility issue by utilizing a sharp-shouldered Semi-Wadcutter bullet profile that punches clean, crisp, full-diameter holes through paper targets.
The core technical advantage relies on the structural shape of the 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter projectile. Featuring a flat meplat and a sharp outer shoulder, the bullet neatly cuts paper targets rather than stretching or tearing them. This projectile geometry stabilizes exceptionally well across standard .357 Magnum barrel twist rates, delivering consistent point-of-impact alignment. Inside the case, Remington's legendary Kleanbore non-corrosive priming compound drastically cuts down on lead and carbon fouling, protecting barrel rifling and maintaining uniform internal ballistics over long shooting sessions.
Launching its 158-grain LSWC projectile at a muzzle velocity of 1,235 FPS from a 4-inch barrel, this load generates 535 ft-lbs of muzzle energy while maintaining manageable recoil dynamics for steady follow-up shots. The flat-nose semi-wadcutter shape makes it completely safe for stacking in tubular magazines on lever-action carbines without risk of primer ignition. Assembled in precision-drawn, reloadable virgin brass cases with non-corrosive Boxer primers, it ensures uniform chamber sealing and smooth, effortless extraction during high-volume range use.
Key Benefits
- Clean-Cutting LSWC Profile: Sharp-shouldered semi-wadcutter bullet punches clean, full-diameter holes in paper targets for easy score evaluation.
- Kleanbore Priming Compound: Prevents bore degradation and drastically reduces carbon and lead fouling in revolver actions.
- Tubular Magazine Compatibility: Flat meplat design ensures safe loading and feeding in lever-action rifles as well as revolver cylinders.
- Quality Virgin Brass Cases: Precision-drawn reloadable brass provides uniform neck tension, smooth feeding, and reliable extraction.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .357 Magnum | 1,235 FPS Muzzle Velocity (4" Barrel Test) | 535 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy | Target & Range Profile
- Projectile: 158 Grain | Lead Semi-Wadcutter (LSWC) | Flat Meplat | Sharp Target-Cutting Shoulder
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Brass Case | Kleanbore Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | Remington Performance WheelGun Series
- Dimensions: Standard .357 Mag Geometry | Revolver & Lever-Action Rifle Configuration | SKU: RPW357M5
- Application: Target Shooting, Bullseye Competition, Range Practice, and Lever-Action Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Remington Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
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