Remington Performance WheelGun .38 S&W 146-grain lead round nose ammunition comes in a box of 50 rounds (Remington part no. 22278) for traditional revolvers. Performance WheelGun is Remington’s line of ammunition selected specifically for classic revolvers and their time-honored cartridges, from clean holes in paper to keeping an old favorite shooting. This load pairs a 146-grain lead round nose bullet with a listed muzzle velocity of 685 fps and 152 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Remington primes the line with Kleanbore non-corrosive primers, which help protect the bore and maintain the firearm’s condition. Remington lists the usage as target shooting for this load, and the 50-round box suits a range session.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .38 S&W, the chambering this load is made for.
• The bullet weight is 146 grains, a figure Remington lists for this load.
• The bullet style is lead round nose, one of the revolver-specific designs in the line.
• The muzzle velocity is 685 fps, as published by Remington.
• The muzzle energy is 152 ft-lbs, listed alongside the velocity table.
• Velocity at 50 yards is 652 fps, a listed average-range figure.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 621 fps, which shows how the load holds speed downrange.
• Energy at 100 yards is 125 ft-lbs, the last point on the listed average-range table.
• The priming is Kleanbore non-corrosive, a line feature Remington highlights for bore protection.
• The box holds 50 rounds, a typical quantity for a range session.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does this .38 S&W load use? It uses a 146-grain lead round nose bullet.

How fast is the 146 gr .38 S&W load? Remington lists a muzzle velocity of 685 fps and 152 ft-lbs of muzzle energy.

How many rounds are in the box? The box holds 50 rounds, the package quantity Remington lists.

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