HSM’s Cowboy Action ammunition in .38-40 Winchester (brand part no. HSM-38-40-1-N) loads a 180-grain hardened lead round nose flat point bullet for shooters running the guns that won the West, whether that’s a sanctioning-organization Cowboy Action match or a weekend with a favorite lever gun and single-action revolver. HSM builds this loading with the same cowboy integrity across an expanding lineup of pistol and rifle calibers, keeping period-correct cartridges like .38-40 available for the shooters who still run them. The flat nose profile feeds cleanly through both tubular lever-gun magazines and single-action revolver cylinders, the two platforms .38-40 was chambered in from the start. For .38-40 owners who want dependable, period-correct ammunition, this handgun ammunition keeps a classic cartridge running.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38-40 Winchester, a classic Old West dual-purpose pistol and rifle cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 180 grains, a traditional weight for the caliber.
• The bullet is a hardened lead round nose flat point, built for feeding rather than expansion.
• The flat nose profile feeds cleanly through tubular magazines and revolver cylinders alike.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and consistent chambering.
• Cost runs about $1.13 per round, a reasonable price for a period-correct specialty caliber.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, a generous count for a match or range day.
• Shipping weight per box runs 2.2 pounds, useful for shooters ordering multiple boxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this ammunition built for Cowboy Action Shooting? Yes, HSM builds this loading specifically for period-correct cowboy-caliber guns and competition.

Does the flat nose bullet feed through a lever-action rifle? Yes.38-40 was originally chambered in both lever rifles and single-action revolvers, and the flat meplat feeds cleanly through both.

Buy HSM .38-40 Winchester 180gr Round Nose Flat Point

Classic Old West calibers need a dedicated source to stay in the field, and HSM keeps .38-40 running for the guns still chambered for it. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.