SKU: SB38P
UPC: 754908500482
Sellier & Bellot 38 Special 158 Grain Full Metal Jacket ammunition delivers consistent, reliable performance for range training, qualification courses, and extended practice sessions. This 50-round box represents the value-driven choice for shooters who demand consistent quality without premium pricing—a philosophy that has made Sellier & Bellot a standard-issue supplier across law enforcement and military training pipelines for decades.
The 158-grain full metal jacket bullet design minimizes barrel fouling and extends cleaning intervals—a practical advantage during high-volume training days. Loaded to 889 feet per second, this load generates manageable recoil while maintaining sufficient energy for accurate shot placement and function in rimfire-sensitive firearms. The full metal jacket construction prevents bullet deformation, ensuring predictable flight characteristics through revolvers and semi-automatic platforms alike. Each round is manufactured to consistent specifications, eliminating the variability that can plague handloaded or lower-tier factory ammunition during critical training blocks.
Law enforcement instructors, reserve officers, and civilian shooters rely on S&B 38 Special for academy runs, periodic qualifications, and skill maintenance. The 38 Special cartridge remains the baseline for defensive revolver training and function testing across departments still maintaining six-shot platforms. This specific loading balances cost-per-round with the reliability non-negotiable in duty-critical ammunition decisions. The 50-round box format fits standard training budgets while the case quantities support armory restocking and range management cycles.
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