38 Special – 158 gr. LRN – Federal American Eagle (AE38B) – 1000 Rounds

Federal American Eagle 38 Special is a long-standing favorite for revolver practice, and this bulk case keeps a wheel gun fed for a long time. This listing is Federal American Eagle 38 Special 158 grain lead round nose ammo, MPN AE38B, sold as a 1,000 round case.

The 158 grain lead round nose bullet is the classic 38 Special service load weight. It shoots softly, prints close to point of aim in most fixed-sight revolvers, and is easy on the gun and the shooter during long range sessions. Federal lists this load at 770 fps. A lead round nose bullet is a target and training bullet, so this is ammunition for paper, steel, and practice rather than self defense.

This ammunition fits revolvers and rifles chambered in 38 Special, such as the Smith and Wesson Model 10, 642, and other J-frames, the Ruger LCR, SP101, and GP100, Colt revolvers, and 38/357 lever guns. A common question is whether 38 Special can be fired in a 357 Magnum revolver. It can: the 357 chamber is slightly longer and safely accepts 38 Special, which is why many 357 owners practice with it. The reverse is not true, so never fire 357 Magnum in a gun marked only 38 Special. This is standard pressure ammunition, not +P, so it is suitable for older revolvers in good condition. Shooters at indoor ranges should check range rules, since some ranges restrict exposed-lead bullets.

Federal American Eagle AE38B is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA. Each cartridge uses a brass case with a boxer primer and is non-corrosive, and the brass is reloadable. This case comes in factory packaging as 20 boxes of 50 rounds for a total of 1,000 rounds of 38 Special 158 grain lead round nose. Buying by the case keeps you on one production lot for consistent practice.