38 Special – 158 gr LRN – Sellier Bellot (SB38A) – 1000 Rounds

Sellier and Bellot has one of the longest histories in the ammunition business, and its 38 Special lead round nose is a steady seller with revolver shooters. This listing is Sellier and Bellot 38 Special 158 grain lead round nose ammo, MPN SB38A, sold as a 1,000 round case. It suits revolver owners who want a full weight practice load with a little more energy than the softest range ammunition.

Sellier and Bellot rates this load at 997 fps with 349 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. That is a brisk velocity for a standard 38 Special lead load, so expect a noticeably firmer recoil than mild 750 fps practice rounds. The 158 grain round nose is the traditional service bullet weight and tends to print near the sights of fixed sight revolvers. A plain lead bullet is economical and accurate, but it does not expand reliably, so use this for practice and plinking, not for self defense.

This ammunition fits revolvers and lever rifles chambered in 38 Special and 357 Magnum, such as the Smith and Wesson Model 10, 64, 66, and 686, Ruger SP101, GP100, and Security Six, Colt Detective Special and Python, Taurus 856, Rossi R92, and Henry Big Boy. A common question is how this load feels in a lightweight snub nose. At close to 1,000 fps with a 158 grain bullet, recoil in an ultralight frame is sharp, so it is better suited to steel and medium frame revolvers for long sessions. Another common question is whether lead bullets are allowed at indoor ranges. Some indoor ranges restrict exposed lead, so ask first.

Sellier and Bellot SB38A is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the Czech Republic. It uses reloadable brass cases, boxer primers, and non-corrosive components. The case ships as 20 boxes of 50 rounds for 1,000 total from one lot, so point of impact stays consistent through months of practice.