The Hornady .358 38 Cal 158 Grain SWC/HP Lead Bullets provide precision cold-swaged reloading projectiles engineered for .38 Special and .357 Magnum handloaders. Cold-swaging solid lead alloy eliminates the internal air pockets and weight variances common in standard cast alternatives, yielding consistent concentricity and balance across the entire box of 300 bullets. Featuring a pre-lubricated bearing surface and a semi-wadcutter hollow point profile, this projectile is engineered to punch clean, measurable holes in paper targets while providing controlled expansion at standard handgun velocities.

Key Features

• Cold-Swaged Lead Alloy: Delivers uniform mass distribution and consistent base geometry for stable flight dynamics without the irregularities of traditional casting.
• Proprietary Knurled Lubrication: Uses an integrated surface-knurling pattern that holds a dry film lubricant, preventing bore leading and eliminating the need for manual bullet lubing.
• Clean-Cutting SWC Shoulder: Incorporates a sharp semi-wadcutter shoulder design that punches neat, defined circular holes in target paper for precise match scoring.
• Hollow Point Cavity: Facilitates terminal upset and energy transfer at moderate revolver velocities between 700 fps and 900 fps (approx. 213–274 m/s).
• Plain Base Construction: Designed specifically for non-gas-checked target loading applications in revolvers and lever-action pistol-calibre rifles.

Specifications

• Calibre Compatibility: .38 Special, .357 Magnum
• Bullet Diameter: 0.358 inches (9.09 mm)
• Bullet Weight: 158 grains (10.24 g)
• Bullet Profile: Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point (SWC/HP), Plain Base
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.139
• Sectional Density: 0.176
• Quantity: 300 bullets per box

Who is the Hornady .358 38 Cal 158 Grain Swc/Hp Lead Bullets 300 Pack for?

• Target and match revolver shooters — relies on the sharp semi-wadcutter shoulder of this 158 grains handgun reloading lead bullet to cleanly shear paper targets at distances up to 50 metres for easier, accurate scoring.
• Single Action Shooting Society Cowboy Action practitioners — requires a pre-lubricated 0.358 inches cold-swaged lead bullet that cycles reliably in revolvers and lever-action rifles while keeping bore leading minimal during high-volume strings of fire.
• Low-to-moderate velocity handloaders targeting small varmints under 50 pounds — benefits from the hollow point expansion of this 0.139 G1 ballistic coefficient projectile when loaded within optimal 700 to 900 fps operating velocities.

Less suitable for: Handloaders driving velocities above 1,000 to 1,050 fps or engaging targets past 50 to 75 metres; these conditions require switching to gas-checked lead, polymer-coated lead, or jacketed hollow point bullets to prevent bore leading and steep trajectory drop.