Remington UMC .38 Special ammunition, 158 grains with a lead round nose bullet, is loaded by Remington in a 50-round package (part no. 23724). UMC stands for Union Metallic Cartridge Company, which began making ammunition in 1867, and Remington carries that name forward in UMC Handgun. Remington builds the line as dependable ammunition for everyday shooting, with full-metal-jacket and jacketed-hollow-point offerings that serve training and practical shooting needs. Remington lists a muzzle velocity of 755 fps and 200 ft-lbs of muzzle energy for this .38 Special load.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, the caliber this load is made for.
• Bullet weight is 158 grains, the projectile weight Remington lists for this load.
• The bullet is a Lead Round Nose, the construction Remington lists for this load.
• Muzzle velocity is 755 fps, the starting point of the velocity table Remington publishes.
• Muzzle energy is 200 ft-lbs, the first figure in Remington’s published energy table.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 693 fps, showing how much speed the bullet carries downrange.
• Energy at 100 yards is 168 ft-lbs, the downrange figure in Remington’s published table.
• Each package holds 50 rounds, the full count that arrives with one order.
• The cases are first-quality brass, which Remington says supports consistent feeding, extraction and reloadability.
• Remington lists the intended usage as target shooting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does this .38 Special load use? It uses a 158-grain lead round nose bullet, as Remington lists it for this item.

How many rounds come in this .38 Special 158gr LRN package? The package holds 50 rounds of 158-grain lead round nose ammunition, which is the count Remington lists for this item.

Are the cases brass and can they be reloaded? The cases are first-quality brass, and Remington says the factory-fresh cases support consistent feeding, extraction and reloadability.

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