The heavier .357 Rhino choice when 158 grains is not the whole answer

The 180-grain .357 Magnum handloader is usually solving a different problem than the shooter choosing a conventional 125- or 158-grain bullet. This Gold Country Rhino gives that heavier load a clearly identified, hand-swaged bullet built around a broad exposed flat nose and reinforced jacket.

We supply 50 bullets.

Why the 180-grain Rhino exists

Compared with the 158-grain Rhino, this bullet adds mass while retaining the Rhino system’s wide-flat-nose geometry and copper-jacketed lead-core construction. It is the heavier sibling for reloaders evaluating compatible revolver and lever-rifle loads where bullet weight and structural design matter more than choosing the most common option.

The design does not guarantee feeding, accuracy, penetration, deformation or a particular field result. Those outcomes depend on the complete load, firearm and conditions.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo
Bullet system: Rhino
Diameter: .357 inch
Weight: 180 grains
Profile: Exposed-lead wide flat nose
Construction: Copper jacket with lead core
Quantity: 50 bullets
Production: We make these to order; we normally ship within seven business days
Made in: USA

Build around the heavier bullet deliberately

Use only current published load data appropriate to the exact cartridge, bullet weight and components. Confirm seating depth, cartridge overall length, crimp, chamber or cylinder fit and—in tubular-magazine rifles—feeding and magazine compatibility. Do not substitute 158-grain data merely because the bullets share a diameter or family name.

No profile found for this bullet.

Reloading safety: Verify every recipe against the cited published source and its current edition. Begin only with the source’s stated starting load and confirm the exact cartridge, bullet, powder, primer, case, overall length, firearm, and pressure limits. A similar bullet weight or diameter does not establish interchangeability.

Cartridge	Powder	Charge	Velocity	COAL	Source
357 Magnum	H110	13.5-14.5 gr	1185-1300 fps	1.580"	Lee Modern Reloading

180 grain 357 bullets

.357 Rhino 180-Grain Wide Flat Nose Bullets for Heavy Revolver & Lever-Rifle Loads — 50 Count