Federal Range & Target .38 Special handgun ammunition (brand part no. RTP38130) loads a 130-grain full metal jacket bullet in a brass case, built as a straightforward practice round for revolver shooters. The Range & Target Practice line keeps the focus on dependable function at an accessible price rather than premium defensive performance, making it a natural fit for range sessions where round count matters more than terminal ballistics. Because .38 Special shares case dimensions with .357 Magnum, this load also runs safely in any .357 Magnum revolver, giving those owners an affordable way to practice without burning through magnum-priced ammunition. For .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolver shooters who want dependable practice ammunition, this handgun ammunition from Federal is built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, a classic revolver cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 130 grains, a standard .38 Special weight.
• The bullet is a full metal jacket (FMJ), built for reliable feeding rather than expansion.
• Case material is brass.
• This load is part of Federal’s Range & Target Practice line.
• It runs safely in any .357 Magnum revolver, since .38 Special shares its case dimensions.
• This is a practice-priced round rather than a defensive load.
• Cost runs about $0.48 per round.
• Each box holds 50 rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this run in a .357 Magnum revolver? Yes, .38 Special safely chambers and fires in any .357 Magnum revolver.

Is this a defensive or practice round? A practice round; FMJ construction is built for reliable function and low cost, not defensive expansion.

How many rounds come in a box? 50 rounds.

Buy the Federal Range & Target .38 Special 130gr FMJ Handgun Ammunition

Revolver shooters burn through practice ammunition fast, and this Range & Target loading keeps that cost down without sacrificing dependable function. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping straight to your door.