The Sellier & Bellot .38 Special 158gr SP ammunition provides dependable terminal performance and steady ballistic output for target shooting and range applications. Loaded with a 158-grain (10.25 g) Semi-Jacketed Soft Point bullet, each round features an exposed lead tip paired with a CuZn 30 brass jacket to promote controlled expansion while retaining structural integrity. Fired from a 190 mm test barrel, this standard-pressure load achieves a muzzle velocity of 271 m/s (889 fps) and a muzzle energy of 376 J (277 ft·lb). Built with reloadable brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers, this 50-round pack provides smooth chambering and consistent cycling across revolvers and lever-action carbines chambered in .38 Special or .357 Magnum.

• Controlled Soft-Point Ballistics: Features a semi-jacketed soft point bullet with a sectional density of 0.177 lb/in² and a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.184 for stable flight and predictable expansion.
• Consistent Velocity Profile: Produces 265 m/s (871 fps) with 359 J at 25 metres, and maintains 259 m/s (853 fps) with 344 J at 50 metres for flat shooting across practical range distances.
• Standard Pressure Specification: Operates at standard non-+P pressure ratings, maintaining safe compatibility with both modern and vintage .38 Special chambers.
• Reloadable Brass Construction: Built with factory-new brass casings and standard Boxer primers, delivering an overall cartridge length of 38.60 mm.
• Convenient Packaging: Supplied in standard 50-round boxes weighing approximately 0.82 kg for easy transport and storage.

Specifications

• Brand: Sellier & Bellot
• Calibre: .38 Special (non-+P)
• Bullet Type: Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP)
• Bullet Weight: 158 grains (10.25 grams)
• Muzzle Velocity: 271 m/s (889 fps)
• Muzzle Energy: 376 J (277 ft·lb)
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.184
• Sectional Density: 0.177 lb/in²
• Case Type: Reloadable Brass
• Primer: Boxer
• Overall Cartridge Length: 38.60 mm (1.520 in)
• Box Quantity: 50 rounds

Who is the Sellier & Bellot 38 Special 158gr Sp 50 Pack for?

• Revolver target shooters and bullseye competitors — provides consistent shot-to-shot velocity with an 889 fps muzzle velocity and an estimated 140.5 power factor, ensuring low fouling and predictable point-of-impact across match courses using this .38 Special soft point ammunition.
• Pistol-calibre carbine recreational shooters — delivers dependable feeding through tubular magazines and lever actions with a standard 38.60 mm overall cartridge length and a heavy 158-grain bullet weight designed for stable trajectory out to 50 metres.
• Owners of vintage or standard-rated .38 Special firearms — operates strictly within standard SAAMI/CIP non-+P pressure thresholds, making this 50-round pack safe for classic revolvers that cannot handle high-pressure defensive loads.

Less suitable for: Target shooting or hunting past 50 to 100 metres, where bullet drop reaches -49.5 cm and energy falls to 316 J; for long-range applications, dedicated rifle calibres or flat-shooting magnum cartridges are recommended.