The HSM Cowboy Action .38 Special 158gr RNFP (brand part no. 385N) is built for Cowboy Action Shooting, a discipline where shooters run period-correct single-action revolvers and lever guns through timed courses of fire. HSM loads a soft lead round nose flat point bullet without a jacket, matching the traditional profile these matches call for and the guns were originally chambered around. HSM covers more calibers and selection in both pistol and rifle than most competitors serving this niche. In handgun ammunition for Cowboy Action Shooting, this is HSM’s traditional .38 Special loading.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, a standard chambering for single-action revolvers used in Cowboy Action Shooting.
• The bullet is a 158-grain round nose flat point, a soft, unjacketed lead profile matching the traditional cowboy-era design.
• The case is brass, standard for reliable extraction and reloading.
• This load is built specifically for Cowboy Action Shooting, matched to the period-correct guns the sport is run with.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, sized for a full stage or match day.
• Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, a useful bulk quantity for competitors shooting a full match season.
• Cost works out to about $0.70 per round, reasonable for a soft lead competition load.
• The box ships at approximately 1.8 lbs, useful for planning a shipping order.
• HSM offers more calibers and selection in both pistol and rifle than most competitors serving the Cowboy Action niche.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a Cowboy Action load rather than a standard .38 Special round? The soft, unjacketed round nose flat point bullet matches the traditional profile Cowboy Action Shooting rules and period-correct firearms call for.

Is this round suited for personal defense? No, the soft lead competition bullet is built for Cowboy Action Shooting matches, not defensive use.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 50 rounds of .38 Special, with 10 boxes to a case.

Buy the HSM Cowboy Action .38 Special 158gr RNFP, 50-Round Box

A Single Action Shooting match runs on ammunition built for the sport, not a general-purpose defensive round, and HSM delivers exactly that. Load up before the next stage and keep the timer honest. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.