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Ammunition · .357 Magnum
.357 Magnum FMJ
Damage
70
Penetration
35 (Tier B)
Armor Damage
43%
Fragmentation
1%
Velocity
385 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽187 (Jaeger)
Against Every Armor Class
How .357 Magnum FMJ performs against each armor class at full durability.
Class 1
Shreds
Class 2
Effective
Class 3
Contested
Class 4
Poor
Class 5
Bounces
Class 6
Bounces
Handling: recoil +12% · heavy bleed +10%.
Guns Chambered in .357 Magnum (2)
Where to Buy
Jaeger (LL2)₽187
Frequently Asked Questions
Is .357 Magnum FMJ good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #1 of 4 .357 Magnum rounds by penetration (35 pen, tier B) with 70 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +12%, heavy bleed +10%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does .357 Magnum FMJ penetrate?
With 35 penetration it consistently beats armor up to Class 2 and has a fighting chance against Class 3. As a rule of thumb, a round needs about 10 more penetration than an armor's class x 10 to punch through consistently; the class-by-class chart on this page shows each matchup.
Where can you buy .357 Magnum FMJ?
Jaeger sells it at loyalty level 2 for about ₽187 per round.
