38 Special Ammo Types: A Comprehensive Overview

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Jun 22, 2023
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When selecting rounds for your.38 revolver, you can choose from a range of 38 special ammo options. 38 special rounds are typically used for target training and self-defense. Both categories apply to some 38 Special variations, though. There are several different types of 38 Special Ammo that is employed for diverse purposes. These typical 38 Special round types will be broken down in this article, along with others that meet the exact requirements.

Full metal jacket ammo:

Full metal jacket ammunition contains a soft core typically made of lead and covered in a hard metal shell, or jacket. The jacket is constructed from a more robust metal, typically copper, but it can also occasionally be an alloy of steel or a combination of metals. It entirely encloses the bullet and bars the base. Shooters commonly use FMJ rounds with a high round count, such as range practice and competition. This is because of the low price of FMJ ammo, especially when purchased in large quantities. Complete metal jacket rounds have fewer fouling issues and more consistent feeding because of their jacket.

Wadcutter:

A wadcutter is a pistol cartridge with a flat bullet face. The case lip is flush with the projectile’s flat nose. Wadcutter rounds are great for target shooting because they produce clean, straightforward scoring holes in paper targets. They can be combined with tiny weapons for a defensive round 37 Special J-frames. This is due to wadcutters superior performance in small J-frame revolvers over hollow points, notably the federal gold medal match 148gr. WC.

Hollow back wadcutters:

Hollow-back wadcutters, referred to as hollow base wadcutters, are similar to upside-down hollow points in that the hollow is at the base rather than the tip of the bullet. Accuracy and consistency are improved by the hollow base’s improved seal to the rifling. The HBWC also has a front center of gravity due to its hollow base, which makes it more accurate and stable while moving.

Jacketed hollow point:

The center of the jacketed hollow point bullet is hollowed out, and it has a robust, full-length metal jacket. Intentionally designed for self-defense, the hollow point tip swells upon penetration and increases the wound path. But most hollow point rounds fired from small J-frame revolvers either don't expand or don’t penetrate far enough. A wadcutter might be a better choice since your smaller revolver needs a self-defense bullet.

Final thoughts:

Ultimately, while searching for 38 Special ammo or Buffalo Bore for sale, you want a cartridge designed for the purpose for which it is meant. You should also rehearse using the ammo to ensure it fits well in your revolver.

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