PPU .38 Special 158-grain ammunition (brand part no. PPH38SS) loads the classic, standard-weight bullet that has defined .38 Special for generations of revolver shooters. PPU builds this round to the traditional 158-grain specification, the same weight duty revolvers carried for decades before semi-autos took over holsters, making it a natural match for classic wheelguns and lever-action pistol-caliber carbines alike. It’s built for straightforward range work rather than a specialized defensive role, keeping recoil predictable across a long practice session. Boxed 50 to a container with 10 boxes to a case, this is dependable handgun ammunition supply for shooters who put real volume through a .38 Special revolver.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, the standard revolver cartridge carried by generations of shooters.
• The bullet weighs 158 grains, the traditional standard weight for this cartridge.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, with 10 boxes to a case for high-volume revolver practice.
• PPU manufactures this ammunition to consistent, military-specification quality control, holding tight tolerances across production runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why 158 grains for .38 Special? It’s the traditional standard weight the cartridge was built around, giving predictable recoil and point of impact in most .38 Special revolvers.

Is this a defensive or range round? It’s built as a straightforward practice round rather than a specialized defensive load.

Will this ammunition work in a lever-action pistol-caliber carbine? Yes, .38 Special chambers safely in firearms rated for .38 Special or .357 Magnum, including many lever-action carbines.

Buy PPU .38 Special 158gr Ammo

Revolver shooters know a steady supply of standard-weight .38 Special is worth having on the shelf, and this load delivers exactly that. Keep the wheelgun fed for the next range day. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.