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38 Special Ammunition Ballistics Chart

Aguila Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
** No data available **

Cor-Bon Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38+P JHP 110 269 1050
.38+P JHP 125 251 (1.875" bbl) 950
.38+P DPX 110 269 1050
.38+P FMJ 147 264 900
** Pow'r Ball **
.38+P PBall 100 294 1150
** Glaser Saftey Slug **
.38+P PB 100 294 (1.75"bbl SN) 1150
.38+P PB 100 516 (5"bbl) 1525

Double Tap Ammunition Ballistics
Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
** No data available **

Extreme Shock Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38 AFR 85 475 (4.25"bbl) 1586
.38 EPR 115 387 1185
.38 FF 124 387 1185

Federal Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38 Hydshk 110 235 980
.38+P Hydshk 129 258 950
.38 Nyclad 125 191 830
.38 FMJ 130 189 810
.38 LWCM 148 156 690
.38 LRN 158 208 770

Fiocchi Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38 XTP JHP 110 TBD TBD
.38+P FMJFN 110 284 1080
.38 SJSP 125 261 970
.38 SJSP ZP 125 261 970
.38 XTP JHP 125 200 850
.38 SJHP 125 261 970
.38 FMJ 130 260 950
.38 VSJHP 148 183 750
.38 LWC 148 175 730
.38 FMJ 158 186 730
.38 LRN 158 271 880

Hornady Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38 FTX 110 249 1010
.38+P FTX 110 290 1090
.38 JHP 125 225 900
.38 JHP 158 199 800
PMC Ammunition Ballistics
Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38+P SFHP 125 251 950
.38 EMJ NT 132 207 840
.38 EMJ NT 158 225 800
.38 FMJ 132 207 840
Magsafe Ammunition Ballistics
Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38 Swat 37 362 4"bbl 2100 4"bbl
.38 Defender 52 303 3"bbl 1620 3"bbl
.38+P Maxx 65 402 2"bbl /469 3"bbl 1670 2"bbl /1804 3"bbl
Magtech Ammunition Ballistics
Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38 LRN 158 200 755
.38 LWC 148 166 710
.38 SJSPF 158 200 744
.38+P SJSP F 125 245 938
.38 SJHP 158 230 807
.38+P SJHP 125 245 938
.38 LRN 125 130 686
.38+P SJHP 158 278 890
.38 LSWC 158 200 755
.38 LFN 158 225 800
.38+P SJSP F 158 278 890
.38 FMJ F 158 200 755
.38 FEB F 158 200 755
.38 FMJ F 125 245 938
.38 FMJ 130 185 800
.38 LFN 125 234 919
.38+P SCHP 95 247 1083
.38+P JHP 125 287 1017
RBCD Ammunition Ballistics
Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38 TFSP 60 385 1705

Remington Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38+P SJHP 110 242 995
.38 SJHP 110 220 950
.38+P SJHP 125 248 945
.38 FNEB 125 178 800
.38+P FNEB 125 264 975
.38+P JHP 125 248 945
.38 MC 130 185 800
.38 LWC 148 166 710
.38+P LHP 158 278 890
.38+P SWC 158 278 890
.38 LRN 158 200 755
.38 SWC 158 200 755
.38 LRN 158 200 755
** Golden Saber **
.38+P BJHP 125 264 975

Speer Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38+P GDHP 125 248 945
.38+P TMJ FN 158 284 900
**Specialty round for snub nose revolvers (low speed expansion)**
.38+P GDHPSB 135 222 860

Winchester Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.38 STHP 110 218 945
.38 JSP 125 167 775
.38 FMJ 130 185 800
.38 Lead 150 238 845
.38 CLL 158 225 800
.38 LRN 158 200 755
.38 LSWC 158 200 755
.38+P JHP 125 248 945
.38+P STHP 125 248 945
.38+P T-Series 130 247 925
.38+P LSWCHP 158 278 890
All information comes from directly from the manufactures websites. Information is subject to change without notice. We assume no liability or responsability for these claims as they are for comparison and informative purposes only.