38 Special – 148 gr HBWC – Black Hills (D38N3) – 500 Rounds

The hollow base wadcutter is one of the most accurate and pleasant revolver loads ever made, and bullseye shooters have relied on it for generations. This listing is Black Hills 38 Special 148 grain hollow base wadcutter ammo, MPN D38N3, sold as a 500 round case. It is perfect for target revolvers, new shooters, and anyone who wants a soft, accurate 38. Its gentle recoil also makes it a favorite for teaching new revolver shooters.

Black Hills rates D38N3 at 700 fps with 161 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. That low velocity produces very light recoil, and the wadcutter bullet’s flat face cuts clean, round holes in paper that are easy to score. The hollow base lets the soft lead bullet expand slightly into the rifling for a good seal and accuracy. Some revolver carriers also choose wadcutters for low recoil, but their main job is target shooting and match work.

It fits revolvers chambered in 38 Special or 357 Magnum, such as the Smith and Wesson Model 14, 52, 686, and 642, Ruger GP100, SP101, and LCR, Colt Python and Official Police, and Taurus 856. A common question is whether wadcutters work in semi-automatic pistols. Generally not, because the flat profile and full-length bullet do not feed well from magazines, and they are designed for revolvers. Another common question is whether this load can be fired in a 357 Magnum. Yes, though cleaning the chamber afterward prevents a lead ring that can make magnum cases harder to load.

Black Hills D38N3 is new production ammunition, not remanufactured, loaded in Rapid City, South Dakota. Cases are reloadable brass with boxer primers, and the load is non-corrosive. This listing ships as 10 boxes of 50 rounds, 500 total, from one lot, which is ideal for a season of bullseye leagues, revolver training, or introducing new shooters to the sport.