Hornady 38 Special 158gr XTP – Proven .38 Special Defense Ammo, 800 fps, 25 Rounds

Description

The Hornady 38 Special 158gr XTP load is built for shooters who want more from their .38 Special than typical factory ammunition delivers. Hornady loads a 158 grain XTP jacketed hollow point to a rated 800 feet per second, producing about 225 foot-pounds of energy. Hornady Custom handgun ammunition is loaded with the XTP (Extreme Terminal Performance) bullet, a jacketed hollow point known for controlled expansion and deep penetration. Shooters trust it for personal protection and for hunting with a handgun.

Why Choose the Hornady 38 Special 158gr XTP

• 158 grain XTP jacketed hollow point bullet
• Rated 800 fps and 225 ft-lbs
• Brass cases with reliable primers
• XTP bullet for controlled expansion
• 25 rounds per box, item 90362

Built for Personal Protection

• Reliable feeding in modern pistols
• Consistent expansion and penetration
• Quality brass cases and reliable primers
• Suited to concealed carry and home defense

Buying ammunition by the box from the same production lot keeps velocity and point of impact consistent from one range trip to the next. Keep a record of the load you carry, check your ammunition for dents or loose bullets from time to time, and rotate your carry rounds so the ones in your firearm stay fresh. These simple habits help you get the full performance Hornady builds into every cartridge.

Before you trust any new load, fire enough rounds through your firearm to confirm it feeds, fires and ejects reliably and that the point of impact matches your sights. Full-power loads produce more recoil and muzzle blast than typical range ammo, so practice with the Hornady 38 Special 158gr XTP until you are comfortable with it, and store the rest in a cool, dry place in the original box.

The .38 Special was introduced by Smith and Wesson in 1898 and served as the standard police cartridge in the United States for most of the twentieth century. It remains one of the most popular revolver cartridges in the world thanks to its mild recoil and accuracy, and it can be fired in any revolver chambered for .357 Magnum.

Specifications

• Brand: Hornady Manufacturing
• Product Line: Custom
• Caliber: .38 Special
• Bullet Weight: 158 grains
• Bullet Type: XTP jacketed hollow point
• Muzzle Velocity: 800 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 225 ft-lbs
• Case: Brass
• Quantity: 25 rounds
• Item Number: 90362
• UPC: 090255903621

Why Choose Hornady 38 Special Ammo

Choosing 38 special defense ammo comes down to reliable feeding, dependable ignition and consistent bullet performance. This Custom load from Hornady is built with those priorities in mind, using quality components that function smoothly in modern firearms.

The 38 special 158 grain xtp bullet leaves the muzzle at about 800 fps with roughly 225 ft-lbs of energy. Hornady loads it in quality brass with consistent powder charges for dependable accuracy shot to shot.

Whether you are sighting in, practicing or heading to the field, choosing a proven load like the Hornady 38 Special 158gr XTP removes one more variable, so you can focus on your fundamentals and shoot with confidence every time you pull the trigger.

Hornady has designed and built bullets and ammunition in Grand Island, Nebraska since 1949, and it tests its loads in its own ballistics lab to confirm accuracy and terminal performance. Its Custom line reflects that focus on consistency, and hornady 38 special ammo is trusted by hunters, competitors and law enforcement across the country.

Always confirm your firearm is chambered for .38 Special, wear eye and ear protection, and follow all federal, state and local laws.

Browse more ammunition at Mag 5 Firearms, or visit Hornady Manufacturing for more about their full line of loads.