Cartridge

.38 Super +P

0.355" · centerfire

5 factory loads from 3 manufacturers, on 5 projectiles.

Factory loads

5

Bullet weight

115–130gr

Muzzle velocity

1130–1240 fps

Muzzle energy

326–427 ft·lb

Bullet Drop (inches)

One load from each of the 2 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

  • 115gr1
  • 125gr2
  • 130gr2

3 bullet weights across 5 factory loads.

Federal Premium

American Eagle

.38 Super +P · 115gr · Jacketed Hollow Point

MV: 1,130fps
Energy: 326ft-lbs
Type: Match
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Remington

UMC Handgun

.38 Super +P · 130gr · Full Metal Jacket

MV: 1,215fps
Energy: 426ft-lbs
Type: Match
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Winchester

Super X

.38 Super +P · 125gr · Silvertip

MV: 1,240fps
BC: 0.182 G1
Energy: 427ft-lbs
Type: Self_defense
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Winchester

USA

.38 Super +P · 130gr · Full Metal Jacket

MV: 1,215fps
BC: 0.160 G1
Energy: 426ft-lbs
Type: Plinking
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Winchester

W Defense

.38 Super +P · 125gr · Jacketed Hollow Point

MV: 1,240fps
Energy: 427ft-lbs
Type: Self_defense
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