20rds - 38 Special Buffalo Bore 158gr. +P Lead Semi Wadcutter HP Ammo

20rds - 38 Special Buffalo Bore 158gr. +P Lead Semi Wadcutter HP Ammo Details

Buffalo Bore is American-made ammunition designed to enhance performance of revolvers and large caliber weapons. The company utilizes a unique quality control system that test fires ammo in actual firearms rather than laboratory test barrels. This process ensures you get a highly effective product that performs reliably in real world weapons in real world scenarios.



Designed to maximize the effectiveness of your .38 Special revolver, these Buffalo Bore Heavy +P overpressure rounds produce a muzzle velocity of 1500 feet per second and 789 foot pounds of muzzle energy. Each factory fresh cartridge is loaded with a 158 grain lead semi wadcutter hollow point projectile. These loads perform well for training exercises, target shooting, and offer generous terminal expansion and up to 14 inches of soft tissue penetration, making them highly effective for self-defense.



Loaded with flash-suppressed powders, this ammunition helps preserve precious night vision. Each package contains 20 rounds of non-corrosive, boxer primed, brass cased .38 SPL+P ammunition.


  • Product Type
    Ammo
  • Manufacturer
  • Condition
    New
  • Bullet Weight
    158 Grain
  • Use Type
    Range Training, Self Defense, Subsonic
  • Casing Type
    Brass
  • Quantity
    20
  • Ammo Caliber
    38 Special
  • Pressure
    +P
  • Manufacturer SKU
    BBA20A
  • Primer Type
  • Muzzle Velocity
    1000
  • Muzzle Energy
  • UPC Barcode
    651815020211
  • Cost Per Round
    $1.45/ppr

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  • ☆☆☆☆☆

    posted on by FRANK ZHENG

    This is a very heavy load and will penetrate deep from a short barrel revolver according to gel tests on YouTube. If you want 357 magnum performance without the extra blast, this is the ammo for you.

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