The Magtech .38 Special 158gr LRN ammunition, 1000-round case (Magtech part no. 38A) is a traditional, low-cost cartridge for range and plinking use. Magtech loads a 158-grain LRN bullet in a brass case with a small pistol primer, and describes it as ideal for revolvers and bolt-action firearms. This listing is the 1,000-round case, which suits a shooter who goes through a lot of .38 Special practice ammunition. The load runs 755 fps at the muzzle from a 4-inch test barrel, a mild, easy-shooting pace for a steady range session.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .38 Special, a long-standing revolver chambering with wide firearm support.
• Bullet weight is 158 grains, the classic .38 Special practice weight.
• The bullet is a lead round nose (LRN), a traditional low-cost design for range and plinking use.
• The case is brass, which suits reloaders who want to keep their spent cases.
• The primer is a small pistol primer, as Magtech specifies for this load.
• Muzzle velocity is 755 fps from a 4-inch test barrel, with about 200 ft-lbs of muzzle energy.
• This listing is a 1,000-round case, built for high-volume range days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this load best used for? Magtech describes the lead round nose as a traditional, low-cost option for range and plinking use, ideal for revolvers and bolt-action firearms.

How many rounds does this listing include? It is a 1,000-round case of .38 Special 158-grain LRN.

What bullet and case does it use? A 158-grain lead round nose bullet in a brass case with a small pistol primer.

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