Description
The Grizzly 38 Special 158gr Cowboy SWC load, item GC38SP7, is a 50 round box of 38 Special ammunition from Grizzly Cartridge Company, loaded with a 158 grain lead semi-wadcutter (Cowboy) bullet rated at 900 fps. Grizzly recommends it for target shooting.
Grizzly 38 Special 158gr Cowboy SWC Overview
The 158 grain lead semi-wadcutter is one of the most traditional 38 Special target loads, and Grizzly offers it in its Cowboy line at a mild 900 fps. The semi-wadcutter profile punches clean holes in paper, making scoring easy, while the moderate speed keeps recoil soft for long sessions. A 50 round box makes it practical for match days, bullseye practice and introducing new shooters to the revolver.
Bullet Design
Grizzly’s Cowboy loads use lead bullets at moderate speeds for target shooting and cowboy action matches. A semi-wadcutter has a sharp shoulder that cuts clean, easy-to-score holes in paper targets, and the soft lead bullet is gentle on steel targets and revolver bores. Lower speeds keep recoil mild and reduce wear on traditional firearms.
Intended Use
Grizzly lists this as a target shooting load. It is well suited to paper target work, steel plate shooting and cowboy action matches with revolvers. Semi-wadcutters can be less reliable in some lever-action rifles than round nose flat points, so cowboy shooters often use RNFP loads in their rifles and SWC loads in their revolvers. It is not intended for hunting or self-defense.
Firearm Compatibility
This ammunition is made for revolvers and lever-action rifles chambered in 38 Special, and it can also be fired in any 357 Magnum revolver or rifle. It suits single action revolvers such as the Ruger Vaquero and Uberti and Pietta Colt-style replicas, double action revolvers from Smith and Wesson, Ruger and Taurus, and 357/38 lever guns used in cowboy action shooting.
Grizzly Cartridge Company
Grizzly Cartridge Company is an American ammunition maker known for heavy, hard-hitting loads for hunters, outdoorsmen and handgunners who carry in bear country, along with cowboy action, defense and safari ammunition. Its loads are made in the USA, and many are built to run at the upper end of what each cartridge allows, so always match the load to your firearm.
Recoil and Shootability
At 900 fps, this 38 Special load has very light recoil, especially from a steel-frame revolver or a lever-action rifle. That makes it comfortable for long cowboy action stages and for newer shooters learning revolver fundamentals.
Practice and Testing
Fire at least a box through your own firearm before you rely on this load for hunting, competition or protection. Confirm reliable feeding and extraction, and check where it prints at the distances you expect to shoot, since heavy or fast loads often hit to a different point than light practice ammunition.
Storage and Care
Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box, away from solvents and lubricants that can contaminate primers. Inspect rounds for dents, loose bullets or corrosion before loading.
Specifications
- Brand: Grizzly Cartridge Company
- Item number: GC38SP7
- Caliber: 38 Special
- Bullet weight: 158 grain
- Bullet type: lead semi-wadcutter (Cowboy)
- Rated velocity: 900 fps
- Recommended for: Target shooting
- Count: 50 rounds per box
- UPC: 815152011329
- Made in the USA
Before You Buy
Federal law requires buyers of handgun ammunition to be at least 21 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases, require background checks or limit shipping, so check your local rules before you order.
Who It Is For
The Grizzly 38 Special 158gr Cowboy SWC is a great fit for revolver target shooters, cowboy action competitors, and new shooters who want a soft-shooting traditional 38 Special load.
Buy the Grizzly 38 Special 158gr Cowboy SWC at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Grizzly 38 Special 158gr Cowboy SWC online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more handgun loads. For factory details, visit Grizzly Cartridge.
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