Cartridge
.38 Special
0.357" · .38 Spl · centerfire
82 factory loads from 10 manufacturers, on 68 projectiles.
Factory loads
82
Bullet weight
90–158gr
Muzzle velocity
690–1,200 fps
Muzzle energy
156–400 ft-lbs
Bullet Drop (inches)
One load from each of the 5 most-loaded bullet weights, plotted from the bore line to 200 yards in ICAO sea-level air — measured from the muzzle rather than from a sighted-in rifle, so these curves compare the loads against each other and are not holdover figures. Compare these at your own conditions →
Weights are the ones with the most factory loads; within each, the load visitors compare most often. See every load →
Bullet weights loaded
- 90gr1
- 100gr1
- 110gr10
- 120gr1
- 125gr16
- 129gr1
- 130gr9
- 148gr7
- 150gr1
- 158gr34
10 bullet weights across 82 factory loads.
Factory loads
See all 82 →
Hornady
1xAmerican Gunner
.38 Special · 125gr · XTP
Hornady
1xCritical Defense
.38 Special · 110gr · FTX
Hornady
1xCritical Defense
.38 Special · 110gr · FTX
Aguila
.38 Spl 125gr Jacketed Hollow Point
.38 Special · 125gr · Jacketed Hollow Point
Aguila
.38 Spl 130gr Full Metal Jacket
.38 Special · 130gr · Full Metal Jacket
Federal Premium
American Eagle
.38 Special · 158gr · Lead Round Nose
Federal Premium
American Eagle
.38 Special · 130gr · Full Metal Jacket
Federal Premium
American Eagle Indoor Range Training Lead Free
.38 Special · 100gr · Lead Free IRT
Federal Premium
Gold Medal Handgun
.38 Special · 148gr · Lead Wadcutter
Federal Premium
Personal Defense Hydra-Shok
.38 Special · 129gr · Hydra-Shok
Federal Premium
Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Deep
.38 Special · 130gr · Hydra-Shok Deep
Federal Premium
Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Low Recoil
.38 Special · 110gr · Hydra-Shok