Hornady Custom .38 Special 158gr XTP hollow point ammunition (Hornady part no. 90362) is a box of 25 rounds loaded with Hornady’s 158-grain bullet. Hornady says Custom handgun ammunition is for shooters who want supreme accuracy and maximum knock-down power, and every round is hand inspected before packaging. Powders are loaded for consistent pressure and velocity from lot to lot, and each primer is matched to the load it ignites. From a 4-inch test barrel Hornady lists 800 fps and 225 foot-pounds at the muzzle.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .38 Special, the chambering this Custom load is made for.
• Bullet weight is 158 grains, the weight Hornady lists for this load.
• The bullet is the XTP hollow point, which Hornady calls Extreme Terminal Performance.
• Every round is hand inspected before packaging, which Hornady states for all Custom ammunition.
• Powders are loaded for consistent pressure and velocity from lot to lot, and primers are matched to each load.
• Muzzle velocity is 800 fps from a 4-inch test barrel, per the table on the Hornady product page.
• Muzzle energy is 225 foot-pounds from the same 4-inch test barrel.
• At 100 yards Hornady lists 751 fps and 198 foot-pounds for this load.
• Box quantity is 25 rounds, listed by Hornady as 25 per box.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Hornady Custom handgun ammunition made? Every round is hand inspected before packaging, powders are loaded for optimal pressure, velocity and consistency from lot to lot, and each primer is matched to the individual load.

What velocity and energy does Hornady list for this .38 Special load? Hornady lists 800 fps and 225 foot-pounds at the muzzle from a 4-inch test barrel, and 751 fps with 198 foot-pounds at 100 yards.

What bullet is loaded in this .38 Special ammunition? It carries a 158-grain XTP hollow point bullet from Hornady’s Custom handgun line, which Hornady says is aimed at shooters wanting supreme accuracy and knock-down power.

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