Can I use the S&B Sellier & Bellot 357 Mag 158 Grain Tfmj Nontox Ammo for hunting medium game in Australia?

No, this ammunition features a non-expanding Total Full Metal Jacket (TFMJ) design intended for target shooting. It produces straight-line penetration and is generally unsuitable or prohibited for harvesting medium game, where expanding projectiles like soft points are required.

What makes the NONTOX primer technology beneficial for indoor shooting ranges?

The patented NONTOX primer formulation is completely free from heavy metals such as lead, barium, mercury, and antimony. Combined with the fully enclosed TFMJ bullet base, it prevents toxic vapors and combustion by-products from contaminating the air in indoor or enclosed shooting environments.

What kind of ballistics can I expect out of a 6-inch test barrel with these .357 Magnum rounds?

When fired from a 6-inch test barrel, these 158-grain rounds achieve a muzzle velocity of 1,263 fps with an energy output of 560 ft-lb. At 50 yards, the velocity drops to 1,147 fps with 462 ft-lb of energy, maintaining a reliable trajectory for club target practice.

What are the legal requirements for purchasing and receiving this ammunition in Australia?

To purchase this ammunition, you must present a valid Australian firearms licence matching Category H for handguns or Category A/B for lever-action longarms chambered in .357 Magnum. Additionally, due to dangerous goods regulations, ammunition typically cannot be sent via standard postal networks and requires in-store pickup or licensed DG freight.

357 Magnum Ammo - S&B V311132

The Sellier & Bellot .357 Magnum NONTOX TFMJ 158 Grain ammunition (Manufacturer Part Number: V311132) is engineered for high-volume indoor shooting, club competitions, and tactical training. Designed to eliminate toxic airborne emissions, this cartridge features a heavy-metal-free NONTOX primer alongside a Total Full Metal Jacket (TFMJ) projectile. The completely enclosed lead base prevents lead vapourisation during ignition, reducing airborne contaminants in poorly ventilated or enclosed range environments. Tested in a 6-inch barrel, this standard-pressure .357 Magnum load delivers a muzzle velocity of 1,263 fps (385 m/s) and a muzzle energy of 560 ft-lb (760 J), maintaining reliable cycling and clean combustion across revolvers and lever-action firearms.

Key Features

NONTOX Primer Technology: Uses a patented primer formulation free from lead, barium, mercury, and antimony, preventing toxic heavy-metal by-products from venting into the range atmosphere.
Total Full Metal Jacket (TFMJ): Encloses the 158-grain lead core entirely within a CuZn 10 tombac jacket, sealing the base to prevent hot propellant gases from vaporising lead.
Clean-Burning Performance: Formulated to minimise chamber fouling and barrel rifling deposits, extending cleaning intervals during high-volume shooting sessions.
Predictable Trajectory: Offers an estimated power factor of 199.6 kgr·fps and a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.184, retaining 1,147 fps and 462 ft-lb of energy at 50 yards with a mild drop of -0.9 inches.

Specifications

Calibre: .357 Magnum
Bullet Weight: 158 grains (10.25 g)
Bullet Type: Total Full Metal Jacket (TFMJ)
Jacket Material: CuZn 10 (brass/tombac)
Overall Cartridge Length: 1.590 inches (40.39 mm)
Muzzle Velocity: 1,263 fps (385 m/s) (from 6-inch test barrel)
Muzzle Energy: 560 ft-lb (760 J)
Velocity at 50 Yards: 1,147 fps (462 ft-lb energy)
Velocity at 100 Yards: 1,061 fps (395 ft-lb energy)
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.184
Power Factor: 199.6 kgr·fps
Packaging: 50 rounds per box
Box Dimensions & Weight: 4¾ in × 2½ in × 1½ in; 1¾ lb (0.79 kg)
Pressure Rating: Standard pressure (not rated +P)
Licensing Requirements: Requires an Australian Category H licence (handguns) or Category A/B licence (lever-action rifles)

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 357 Mag 158 Grain Tfmj Nontox Ammo 50 Rd for?

Indoor shooting range members — Needs enclosed-facility compliance, utilising heavy-metal-free primers and fully enclosed bases to eliminate airborne lead, barium, and antimony while delivering 1,263 fps muzzle velocity from this .357 Magnum handgun ammunition.
Handgun club competitors — Requires a consistent competition load, providing a 199.6 kgr·fps power factor and 50-round packaging with a 158-grain projectile that drops just -0.9 inches at 50 yards.
Tactical training participants — Operates through high round counts in confined training bays, relying on a 50-round box of clean-burning .357 Magnum cartridges designed to reduce lead exposure and barrel fouling during rapid strings of fire.

Less suitable for: Medium game harvesting, as the non-expanding 158-grain TFMJ bullet produces straight-line penetration that is legally prohibited or ineffective for hunting; expanding semi-jacketed soft point (SJSP) or hollow-point .357 Magnum hunting ammunition is required instead. It is also not rated for use in firearms specifying +P ammunition loads.

SKU	SAB42059LP
Model #	V311132
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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