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Ammunition · .357 Magnum
.357 Magnum JHP
Damage
88
Penetration
24 (Tier D)
Armor Damage
28%
Fragmentation
60%
Velocity
425 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽244 (Jaeger)
Against Every Armor Class
How .357 Magnum JHP performs against each armor class at full durability.
Class 1
Effective
Class 2
Contested
Class 3
Poor
Class 4
Bounces
Class 5
Bounces
Class 6
Bounces
Handling: recoil +8% · accuracy +15% · light bleed +25% · heavy bleed +25%.
Guns Chambered in .357 Magnum (2)
Where to Buy
Jaeger (LL2)₽244
Frequently Asked Questions
Is .357 Magnum JHP good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #2 of 4 .357 Magnum rounds by penetration (24 pen, tier D) with 88 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +8%, accuracy +15%, light bleed +25%, heavy bleed +25%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does .357 Magnum JHP penetrate?
With 24 penetration it consistently beats armor up to Class 1 and has a fighting chance against Class 2. 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 JHP?
Jaeger sells it at loyalty level 2 for about ₽244 per round.
