Magtech .38 Special 158gr Semi-Wadcutter ammunition (part no. 38J) loads a 158-grain semi-wadcutter bullet in .38 Special, built for high-volume range practice. Magtech Ammunition loads this round on consistent brass cases built for reliable cycling, priced for high-volume shooters. Semi-Wadcutter construction cuts a clean, full-diameter wound channel rather than punching a narrow hole. In handgun ammunition for range training, this is the load built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .38 Special, a classic, mild-recoiling revolver chambering still popular for carry and range use.
• The bullet weighs 158 grains, a mid-weight bullet balancing velocity and expansion for typical defensive ranges.
• The bullet type is Semi-Wadcutter, a flat-nose profile that cuts a clean, full-diameter wound channel.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 755 fps, in line with typical factory loads for this caliber.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and a reloadable case for handloaders.
• This load is built around Consistent brass cases built for reliable cycling at an affordable price.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, a practical count for a range trip without constantly reordering.
• 20 boxes ship per case, keeping the cost down for shooters who buy in volume.
• Cost runs about $0.45 per round, affordable enough to shoot by the case for practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes .38 Special a good choice? .38 Special is a classic, mild-recoiling revolver chambering still popular for carry and range use, which is exactly why Magtech loads it in this configuration.

Buy the Magtech .38 Special 158gr Semi-Wadcutter

Stock up by the case and keep the range bag or hunting pack ready. Order the Magtech .38 Special 158gr Semi-Wadcutter from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.