Federal AE 38 Special 130gr FMJ – Proven American Eagle Revolver Ammo, 50 Rounds

Description

Federal AE 38 Special 130gr FMJ ammunition is an American Eagle practice load for 38 Special and 357 Magnum revolvers. The 130 grain full metal jacket bullet leaves a 4 inch vented test barrel at about 890 feet per second, offering mild recoil, clean shooting and consistent accuracy for range work. Each box holds 50 rounds.

• Easy Shooting Revolver Practice
• Federal AE 38 Special 130gr FMJ Specifications
• Revolver Practice Tips

Easy Shooting Revolver Practice

The 38 Special has been one of the most popular revolver cartridges for more than a century. It is accurate, pleasant to shoot and available for nearly every revolver size, from snub nose carry guns to full size target models.

This American Eagle load uses a 130 grain full metal jacket bullet. Unlike lead round nose loads, the jacket reduces lead fouling in the forcing cone and barrel, keeping your revolver cleaner during long practice sessions. Federal’s published data shows the bullet holding about 817 feet per second at 100 yards.

American Eagle uses Federal primers, brass and clean burning powders, so each box performs like the last.

Federal AE 38 Special 130gr FMJ Specifications

These figures follow Federal’s published data for item AE38K. Federal’s product page lists UPC 029465091903, which matches this listing and the SportsSouth catalog.

• Brand: Federal (American Eagle)
• Product line: American Eagle Handgun
• Manufacturer item number: AE38K
• Caliber: 38 Special
• Bullet: 130 grain full metal jacket
• Muzzle velocity: about 890 fps (4 inch vented test barrel)
• Usage: target shooting
• Rounds per box: 50

Revolver Practice Tips

Use Federal AE 38 Special 130gr FMJ ammo in firearms chambered for 38 Special. It can also be fired in revolvers chambered for 357 Magnum.

If you practice with 38 Special in a 357 revolver, clean the chambers before switching back to 357 loads so carbon rings do not interfere with chambering.

Work on smooth double action trigger pulls at 3 to 7 yards to build accuracy and speed.

Practice reloads with speedloaders or strips so you can refill the cylinder quickly.

Federal AE 38 Special 130gr FMJ ammo is a proven choice for revolver owners who practice often, new shooters learning on a 38 or 357, and anyone who wants a clean, mild shooting range load.

Many shooters first learn to shoot with a 38 Special, and for good reason. Recoil is mild, muzzle blast is modest and the cartridge is accurate in nearly any revolver. Federal AE 38 Special 130gr FMJ ammo carries roughly 230 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle by standard calculation, comfortable enough for long sessions yet realistic enough to build real skill.

Revolvers chambered in 357 Magnum can fire 38 Special as well, and many owners do most of their practice with 38s. Federal AE 38 Special 130gr FMJ rounds let you shoot more for less while still working on grip, trigger control and sight alignment with your carry revolver.

Full metal jacket bullets also keep the bore cleaner than unjacketed lead bullets, which means less time scrubbing the forcing cone and more time shooting.

Store your ammunition in a cool, dry place. Buying several boxes of Federal AE 38 Special 130gr FMJ at once keeps you stocked for regular range trips and helps keep point of impact consistent.

For new shooters, a box of 38 Special is one of the best ways to start. Begin at 3 to 5 yards, focus on a firm grip and a smooth trigger press, and move back only when your groups stay tight. Snub nose revolvers in particular take time to master, and steady practice with a mild load builds confidence quickly. Clean your revolver after each range trip, paying attention to the cylinder face and the gap between the cylinder and barrel.

Need a classic revolver? See the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Classic 38 Special, or read Federal’s American Eagle 38 Special product page for full ballistics.