Sellier & Bellot .38 Special 158gr Lead Flat Nose ammunition (part no. SB38L) loads a 158-grain lead flat nose bullet in .38 Special, built for high-volume range practice. Sellier & Bellot builds this round for reliable range and defensive use, backed by two centuries of ammunition manufacturing experience. Lead Flat Nose construction feeds reliably in revolvers while the flat nose cuts a fuller-diameter path. 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 Lead Flat Nose, a flat-nose lead profile that feeds reliably in revolvers while cutting a fuller path.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and a reloadable case for handloaders.
• This load is built around Reliable range and defensive ammunition backed by two centuries of manufacturing.
• 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 $0.57 per round, affordable enough to shoot by the case for practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good choice for high-volume range practice? Yes, its brass case and lead flat nose bullet are built specifically for affordable, reliable practice ammunition rather than defensive use.

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 Sellier & Bellot loads it in this configuration.

Buy the Sellier & Bellot .38 Special 158gr Lead Flat Nose

Stock up by the case and keep the range bag or hunting pack ready. Order the Sellier & Bellot .38 Special 158gr Lead Flat Nose from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.