The Magtech .38 Special 148gr Lead Wadcutter (brand part no. 38B) is a purpose-built target round for revolver shooters who compete or practice on paper. Magtech Ammunition loads each round to consistent quality-control standards, hand testing components in a modern production facility. The flat-faced wadcutter bullet is shaped to punch a clean, round hole through paper targets, making scoring easier and more precise than a round-nose bullet. In handgun ammunition for bullseye and wheelgun competition, this is the load built specifically for the target stand rather than the field.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, a standard revolver round for target and range work.
• The bullet weighs 148 grains, a traditional wadcutter weight for the caliber.
• The bullet is a flat-faced wadcutter profile, cutting a clean, sharp-edged hole in paper for easier scoring than a round-nose bullet.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at approximately 710 fps, a mild, low-recoil load suited to extended range sessions.
• The case is brass, standard for reliable extraction and reloading.
• This ammunition is reloadable, letting handloaders reuse fired brass for another match.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, enough for a full course of fire without restocking mid-session.
• The box ships at approximately 1.7 lbs, worth knowing when ordering multiple boxes for a match.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wadcutter bullet used for? The flat-faced wadcutter is shaped to cut a clean, sharp-edged hole through paper targets, making it easier to score accurately in bullseye and revolver competition.

Is this a defensive round? No, the low-velocity wadcutter design is built for target shooting and practice, not personal defense.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 50 rounds of .38 Special.

Buy the Magtech .38 Special 148gr Lead Wadcutter, 50-Round Box

A dedicated wadcutter load takes the guesswork out of scoring and keeps recoil light through a long match. Stock the range bag with a round built for the target stand, not the field. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.