38MM SPECIAL CARTRIDGE PR158N
This revolver ammunition is engineered for balanced performance, combining stopping power with manageable recoil. Featuring a brass casing and a soft-point (SP) projectile with a gray-tipped bullet, it delivers controlled expansion upon impact. With a bullet weight of 158 grains, the .38 Special SP cartridge is widely used in law enforcement, civilian defense, and training applications, offering consistent accuracy and reliable ballistic performance.
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38MM SPECIAL CARTRIDGE PR158N |
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DESCRIPTION |
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Semi-Jacketed Soft Point bullet. A lead core with a precisely engineered jacket results from its controlled expansion and high weight retention. |
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Key features of this ammunition include: |
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Bullet Type: |
Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SJSP). It features a lead core with a brass jacket that leaves the tip exposed for controlled expansion upon impact. |
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Casing: |
A straight-walled brass case typical of revolver calibers. |
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Applications: |
This type of ammunition is versatile, used for target shooting, hunting, and self-defense due to its balance of penetration and expansion. |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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Weight |
10.25 g |
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Ballistic coefficient |
0.184 G¹ |
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Sectional Density |
0.177 lb/in² |
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Jacket Material |
CuZn 30 |
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Cartridge Weight |
15.1 g |
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Cartridge Length |
38.60 mm |
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Power Factor Estimated |
140.5 kg.fps |
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Features |
Reliable Functioning, Accurate, Controlled Expansion |
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Suggested Use |
Range, Match/Competition |
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