Do I need a firearms license to purchase these Hornady 148 Grain HBWC bullets in Australia?

Yes, because these are handgun reloading components, retail sale in Australia is subject to local dealer verification. Customers must hold a valid firearms license with the appropriate category, typically Category H, to purchase and possess them.

What calibres and reloading dies are compatible with the Hornady 10208 bullets?

These are strictly designed for .38 Special and .357 Magnum reloading applications requiring a 0.358-inch diameter projectile. They are not compatible with standard 9mm Luger firearms, which typically require a 0.355-inch diameter bullet.

How do these hollow base wadcutter bullets perform in terms of target accuracy and cleanliness?

The soft lead hollow base design is engineered to obturate reliably upon firing, effectively sealing the barrel for consistent low-recoil accuracy. Additionally, the pre-lubricated knurling system across the entire bearing surface significantly reduces lead buildup inside the barrel while cutting clean, round holes in paper targets.

What is the box quantity and total shipping weight for the Hornady 10208 pack?

Each box contains 250 component projectiles designed for precision target shooting. Due to the solid lead construction, a single pack has a bulk shipping weight of approximately 5.5 lbs or 2.5 kg.

.38 Cal Wadcutter Bullets - Hornady 10208

The Hornady .38 Cal .358" 148 Grain HBWC Lead Bullets (250 Pack) are cold-swaged, non-coated lead projectiles engineered specifically for high-precision handgun reloading applications. Featuring a Hollow Base Wadcutter (HBWC) profile, these component bullets are designed for reloading .38 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges. The soft lead hollow base expands upon firing to seal the firearm barrel, ensuring consistent pressures, low recoil, and optimal target accuracy. To prevent bore leading, these projectiles feature Hornady's exclusive knurling system across the entire bearing surface, which is pre-lubricated to retain the lubricant throughout the firing process.

Key Features

Hollow Base Wadcutter Profile: Designed to cut sharp, perfectly clean, round holes in paper targets for effortless and accurate scoring.
Cold-Swaged Lead Construction: Offers absolute uniformity and balance for consistent bullet-to-bullet performance.
Exclusive Knurled Surface: The pre-lubricated knurled system holds lubricant securely across the entire bearing surface to significantly reduce barrel lead buildup.
Optimized Obturation: The soft lead hollow base design expands reliably at typical pistol velocities to deliver a tight barrel seal and consistent accuracy.
Target-Grade Performance: Tailored for short-to-medium range handgun target matches, typically ranging from 10 to 50 yards (9 to 45 metres).

Product Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 10208
Bullet Type/Style: Hollow Base Wadcutter (HBWC), Non-Coated Lead
Bullet Diameter: 0.358 inches (9.09 mm)
Bullet Weight: 148 Grains
Sectional Density: 0.165
G1 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.047
Pack Quantity: 250 projectiles per box (inert component bullets for reloading; not loaded ammunition)
Shipping Weight: Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

Please note: These are non-powered reloading components and do not require electrical compliance certifications. However, in Australia, handgun projectiles and reloading components are subject to state and territory firearms regulations. To purchase and possess these components, customers must hold a valid firearms license with the appropriate category (typically Category H for handguns), subject to dealer verification.

Who is the Hornady .358 38 Cal 148 Grain Hbwc Lead Bullets 250 Pack for?

Handgun target shooters reloading .38 Special for precision competition — require these 148 Grains cold-swaged lead wadcutters to cut highly visible, clean-edged holes in paper targets for easier scoring during short-range matches.
Reloaders seeking clean-cutting paper target projectiles for .357 Magnum applications — utilize the 0.358 inches diameter and hollow base design to achieve reliable barrel obturation and consistent low-recoil accuracy at standard pistol velocities.

Less suitable for: shooters reloading for standard 9mm Luger firearms, which require smaller 0.355-inch diameter projectiles, or those without a valid Category H firearms license in Australia.

SKU	HN39444LP
Model #	10208
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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