PPU 38 Special 130gr FMJ – Reliable Target Ammo

Description

The PPU 38 Special 130gr FMJ load, item PPH38SF, is a 50 round box of 38 Special ammunition from Prvi Partizan, loaded with a 130 grain full metal jacket bullet in a boxer-primed, reloadable brass case.

PPU 38 Special 130gr FMJ Overview

Prvi Partizan, better known as PPU, is one of the oldest ammunition makers in Europe, with roots going back to 1928 in Uzice, Serbia. PPU is known for producing quality ammunition in a huge range of calibers, including many older and less common cartridges that other makers have dropped. Shooters value PPU for consistent performance, reloadable brass cases and fair prices, which is why it is a favorite for everything from hunting to keeping vintage rifles and pistols shooting.

Bullet Design

A full metal jacket bullet has a copper alloy jacket around a lead core. It feeds smoothly, holds its shape on paper and steel targets and leaves less lead fouling than exposed lead bullets, which makes it ideal for practice and plinking.

Intended Use

This load is built for target shooting, plinking and practice. Consistent, affordable ammunition makes it easy to spend more time at the range and keep older or less common firearms in regular use. It is also a good way to keep plinking affordable.

Firearm Compatibility

This ammunition is made for firearms chambered in 38 Special. Always check the caliber marking on your barrel or slide before loading. It can also be fired in revolvers chambered for 357 Magnum.

Brass Cases

PPU loads this ammunition in boxer-primed brass cases. Brass extracts reliably, resists corrosion and can be reloaded, which makes PPU a popular choice with handloaders who want quality cases for less common calibers.

Recoil and Shootability

Recoil is mild in medium and large frame revolvers and sharper in lightweight snub-nose models. Practice with the load you plan to use so you know where it prints and how it handles.

Quality and Consistency

PPU manufactures its own cases, bullets and primers, which gives the company control over consistency from lot to lot. Its ammunition is supplied to militaries and police forces as well as civilian shooters around the world, and the same production standards apply to its sporting loads. That consistency is a big reason PPU has earned a strong following among hunters, target shooters and collectors.

Choosing a Load

Pick ammunition based on what you plan to do. Full metal jacket and lead loads are for practice and targets, hollow points are for defense, and soft points are for hunting. Within each type, consider bullet weight: lighter bullets fly faster and flatter, while heavier bullets carry more momentum and penetrate deeper.

Practice and Testing

Shoot a few groups with this load to learn where it prints in your firearm, and check function before you rely on it for hunting or protection. Different loads can print to different points of aim, so confirm your zero whenever you change ammunition.

Storage and Care

Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original boxes, away from solvents and lubricants that can contaminate primers. Inspect rounds before loading, and set aside any with dents, loose bullets or corrosion.

Specifications

• Brand: Prvi Partizan (PPU)
• Item number: PPH38SF
• Caliber: 38 Special
• Bullet weight: 130 grain
• Bullet type: full metal jacket
• Case: Brass, boxer primed, reloadable
• Count: 50 rounds per box
• UPC: 8605003813071
• Photo note: two gallery photos show related PPU loads, included to show the packaging style.

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 PPU 38 Special 130gr FMJ is a great fit for shooters and hunters who want dependable, reasonably priced 38 Special ammunition with reloadable brass cases.

Buy the PPU 38 Special 130gr FMJ at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the PPU 38 Special 130gr FMJ 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 Prvi Partizan.