{"product_id":"federal-357-magnum-140gr-barnes-expander-ammo","title":"Federal .357 Magnum 140gr Barnes Expander Ammo","description":"     \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e     \u003cp\u003eDiscover uncompromising performance with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/federal\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003eFederal\u003c\/a\u003e's .357 Magnum Barnes Expander ammunition, a premium loading that elevates the legendary cartridge to new heights. Each round features a precisely engineered 140-grain all-copper projectile that combines Federal's commitment to excellence with Barnes' innovative expanding bullet technology. The optimized \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/reloading\/powder\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003epowder\u003c\/a\u003e charge ensures consistent velocities and manageable recoil, while the Barnes bullet delivers controlled expansion and superior weight retention. This versatile ammunition excels in both personal defense and hunting scenarios, providing the terminal performance and reliability that discriminating shooters demand.\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/h2\u003e     \u003ctable id=\"specifications-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white;\"\u003e             \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFederal Cartridge Co.\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCaliber\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/handgun-ammo\/.357-mag\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 136, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e.357 Magnum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBullet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140 grains\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBullet Type\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBarnes Expander\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMuzzle Velocity\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1400 fps\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMuzzle Energy\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e609 ft-lbs\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBallistic Coefficient\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e.180\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRounds Per Box\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHunting\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCasing Material\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBullet Material\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCopper\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e029465098315\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer Item Number\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eP357XB1\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e              \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e       \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eFederal .357 Magnum 140gr Barnes Expander Ammo\u003c\/span\u003e offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for self-defense and hunting applications. Here's a breakdown of its key features:\u003c\/p\u003e         \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e           \u003ctbody\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eBullet Type\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarnes Expander\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eAll-copper design for superior expansion and high weight retention\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eBullet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e140 grain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eOptimal weight for balance between velocity and energy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eMuzzle Velocity\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1400 fps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eHigh velocity for flat trajectory and increased energy transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eBallistic Coefficient\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e.180\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eModerate BC for consistent performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eRounds Per Box\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eConvenient packaging for hunting trips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                        \u003c\/tbody\u003e         \u003c\/table\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Use Cases:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandgun Hunting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed for hunting medium-sized game with a handgun, offering deep penetration and reliable expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Defense:\u003c\/strong\u003e While primarily a hunting round, its expansion characteristics make it suitable for personal protection in appropriate firearms.\u003c\/li\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be used for familiarization and practice with your hunting handgun, ensuring consistent performance between practice and field use.\u003c\/li\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Hunting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for taking deer-sized game with a handgun, providing the necessary penetration and expansion for ethical harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePredator Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effective for dispatching predators such as coyotes or feral hogs when using a .357 Magnum revolver.\u003c\/li\u003e                    \u003c\/ul\u003e         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"manufacturer\" content=\"Federal Cartridge Co.\"\u003e         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"model\" content=\"P357XB1\"\u003e       \u003c\/div\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003ePros and Cons:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e             \u003cdiv style=\"width: calc(50% - 10px); min-width: 280px;\"\u003e                 \u003ch3 style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e                 \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e                                  \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Velocity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1400 fps muzzle velocity provides excellent penetration and energy transfer.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eBarnes Expander Bullet:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-copper design ensures consistent expansion and high weight retention.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for both hunting and self-defense scenarios.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eReliable Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of Federal's Vital-Shok line, known for consistent quality and effectiveness.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eManageable Recoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140 grain bullet weight balances power and controllability in .357 Magnum.             \u003c\/li\u003e                          \u003c\/ul\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003cdiv style=\"width: calc(50% - 10px); min-width: 280px;\"\u003e                 \u003ch3 style=\"color: #f44336;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/h3\u003e                 \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e                                  \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher cost compared to standard .357 Magnum ammunition.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eLimited Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 rounds per box may be less than some bulk ammunition options.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eOverpenetration Risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e High velocity and expansion may lead to overpenetration in some situations.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eSpecialized Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be overkill for general target practice, recreational shooting, or casual plinking activities.             \u003c\/li\u003e                          \u003c\/ul\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e         \u003c\/div\u003e              \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\"\u003e             \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Pros\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\"\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"High Velocity: 1400 fps muzzle velocity provides excellent penetration and energy transfer.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Barnes Expander Bullet: All-copper design ensures consistent expansion and high weight retention.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Versatile Application: Ideal for both hunting and self-defense scenarios.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"4\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Reliable Performance: Part of Federal's Vital-Shok line, known for consistent quality and effectiveness.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"5\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Manageable Recoil: 140 grain bullet weight balances power and controllability in .357 Magnum.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                      \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Cons\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\"\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Premium Price: Higher cost compared to standard .357 Magnum ammunition.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Limited Capacity: 20 rounds per box may be less than some bulk ammunition options.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Overpenetration Risk: High velocity and expansion may lead to overpenetration in some situations.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"4\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Specialized Use: May be overkill for general target practice, recreational shooting, or casual plinking activities.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                      \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e         \u003c\/div\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ch3 style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eAbout Federal:\u003c\/h3\u003e         \u003cp\u003eFederal Premium Ammunition, founded in 1922, has been a leader in the ammunition industry for over a century. Headquartered in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/laws\/minnesota\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003eAnoka, Minnesota,\u003c\/a\u003e Federal has built its reputation on innovation, quality, and performance. The company manufactures its products in the United States, with its main production facility located in Anoka. Federal is known for its wide range of ammunition offerings, including the popular Vital-Shok line for hunting and personal defense. Federal's commitment to conservation and wildlife management has led to partnerships with various organizations, supporting habitat restoration and hunter education programs. The brand's dedication to research and development has resulted in numerous patented technologies, such as their Trophy Bonded bullet design and Catalyst lead-free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/reloading\/primers\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 136, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eprimers\u003c\/a\u003e, setting new standards in ammunition performance and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e                  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the primary use for Federal .357 Magnum 140gr Barnes Expander Ammo?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: The Federal .357 Magnum 140gr Barnes Expander Ammo is primarily designed for handgun hunting. It's part of the Vital-Shok line, which is specifically created for hunters who prefer to use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/guns\/handguns\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003ehandguns\u003c\/a\u003e for taking game. The Barnes Expander bullet is particularly effective for deer hunting, offering excellent expansion and energy transfer on target.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: What are the key features of the Barnes Expander bullet used in this ammunition?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: The Barnes Expander bullet used in this .357 Magnum ammunition is an all-copper design that provides high weight retention, superior expansion, and consistent performance. It's engineered to deliver maximum energy transfer on target, making it highly effective for hunting applications. The bullet weighs 140 grains and has a ballistic coefficient of 0.18.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the muzzle velocity of this ammunition?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: The Federal .357 Magnum 140gr Barnes Expander Ammo has a muzzle velocity of 1400 feet per second (fps). This high velocity contributes to the ammunition's effectiveness at longer ranges and enhances its stopping power.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many rounds come in a box of this ammunition?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: Each box of Federal .357 Magnum 140gr Barnes Expander Ammo contains 20 rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this ammunition suitable for self-defense use?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: While this ammunition would be effective for self-defense due to its expanding bullet design, it's primarily marketed and designed for hunting purposes. For dedicated self-defense use, Federal offers other product lines specifically tailored for that application.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this ammunition be used in all .357 Magnum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/guns\/handguns\/revolvers\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003erevolvers\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: This ammunition is designed for use in .357 Magnum revolvers. However, due to its high-performance nature, it's always recommended to consult your firearm's manual to ensure compatibility, especially with older or lighter-framed revolvers.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                  \u003c\/div\u003e         \u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e                  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"What is the primary use for Federal .357 Magnum 140gr Barnes Expander Ammo?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"The Federal .357 Magnum 140gr Barnes Expander Ammo is primarily designed for handgun hunting. It's part of the Vital-Shok line, which is specifically created for hunters who prefer to use handguns for taking game. The Barnes Expander bullet is particularly effective for deer hunting, offering excellent expansion and energy transfer on target.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"What are the key features of the Barnes Expander bullet used in this ammunition?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"The Barnes Expander bullet used in this .357 Magnum ammunition is an all-copper design that provides high weight retention, superior expansion, and consistent performance. It's engineered to deliver maximum energy transfer on target, making it highly effective for hunting applications. The bullet weighs 140 grains and has a ballistic coefficient of 0.18.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"What is the muzzle velocity of this ammunition?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"The Federal .357 Magnum 140gr Barnes Expander Ammo has a muzzle velocity of 1400 feet per second (fps). This high velocity contributes to the ammunition's effectiveness at longer ranges and enhances its stopping power.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"How many rounds come in a box of this ammunition?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"Each box of Federal .357 Magnum 140gr Barnes Expander Ammo contains 20 rounds.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Is this ammunition suitable for self-defense use?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"While this ammunition would be effective for self-defense due to its expanding bullet design, it's primarily marketed and designed for hunting purposes. For dedicated self-defense use, Federal offers other product lines specifically tailored for that application.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Can this ammunition be used in all .357 Magnum revolvers?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"This ammunition is designed for use in .357 Magnum revolvers. However, due to its high-performance nature, it's always recommended to consult your firearm's manual to ensure compatibility, especially with older or lighter-framed revolvers.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                  \u003c\/div\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e     ","brand":"Black Basin","offers":[{"title":"20","offer_id":48339339673700,"sku":"029465098315-20","price":38.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60","offer_id":48510019797092,"sku":"029465098315-60","price":110.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":48339339706468,"sku":"029465098315-100","price":180.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200","offer_id":48339339739236,"sku":"029465098315-200","price":351.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500","offer_id":48510019829860,"sku":"029465098315-500","price":843.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":48510019862628,"sku":"029465098315-1000","price":1664.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6625\/6996\/files\/36387.jpg?v=1777470499","url":"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/products\/federal-357-magnum-140gr-barnes-expander-ammo","provider":"Black Basin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}