PPU .38 Special 158gr LRN ammunition (PPU part no. PPH38SL) comes in a 50-round box and pairs a 158-grain lead round nose bullet with a brass case. PPU, short for Prvi Partizan, has been making ammunition at its factory in Uzice, Serbia since 1928. The maker lists this load at 902 fps and 285 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle. Its handgun ammunition is brass cased and uses non-corrosive boxer primers. PPU lists it in its handgun ammunition range.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, so confirm it matches the cartridge marked on your firearm before ordering.
• Bullet weight is 158 grains, as listed by PPU for this load.
• The bullet is a lead round nose, listed by PPU as an LRN.
• The ballistic coefficient is 0.156, the figure PPU publishes for this bullet.
• Muzzle velocity is 902 fps, from PPU’s published ballistics table.
• Muzzle energy is 285 ft-lbs, from the same table.
• Velocity at 50 yards is 853 fps, which PPU lists alongside the muzzle figure.
• Energy at 50 yards is 255 ft-lbs, per PPU’s table.
• The case is brass, which PPU specifies for its handgun ammunition.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, the count you receive with this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is this .38 Special load? PPU lists 902 fps at the muzzle, 879 fps at 25 yards and 853 fps at 50 yards for this 158-grain LRN load.

Is this ammunition non-corrosive? PPU says its handgun ammunition is brass cased and non-corrosive boxer primed.

How many rounds come in the box? Each box holds 50 rounds.

Buy the PPU .38 Special 158gr LRN Ammunition, 50-Round Box

PPU publishes the velocity, energy and ballistic coefficient for this load, so you can set up your practice from the maker’s own numbers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more handgun ammunition while you are here.