SKU: HO10408
UPC: 090255104080
MPN: 10408
Hornady Lead Pistol Bullets .38 caliber .358" 158 grain SWC (semi-wadcutter) configuration deliver precision-cast ammunition engineered for target shooting, reloading, and cowboy action sport disciplines. This 300-count package provides component reliability through Hornady's swaged manufacturing process, which eliminates casting inconsistencies and produces uniformly balanced projectiles critical for repeatability downrange.
The 158-grain semi-wadcutter profile offers a proven ballistic form for .38 Special and .357 Magnum handloads, balancing velocity retention with manageable recoil impulse. Hornady's swaging process—rather than casting—ensures superior dimensional consistency batch-to-batch, reducing pressure variance and shot-to-shot velocity spread. The bullets incorporate specialized knurling that retains lubricant wax distribution evenly across the surface, reducing fouling in the bore and minimizing copper/lead buildup during extended range sessions. This design directly addresses the accuracy degradation that shooters encounter when lubrication becomes uneven or compromised.
This load is purpose-built for handloaders pursuing SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) compliance, formal bullseye competition, or high-volume practice. The semi-wadcutter configuration cuts clean target holes for scoring precision in rimfire and centerfire disciplines. Serious reloaders value the 300-count box for both economic efficiency and the reduced handling time versus smaller packaging, making bulk component purchases practical for shooters training regularly or competing in action sports requiring consistent ammunition.
Component ammunition allows shooters to dial in velocity, powder charge, and primer selection for their specific platform and use case—advantages unavailable with factory loads. The .358" diameter and 158-grain mass are industry-standard dimensions for .38 Special and .357 Magnum platforms, ensuring reliable feeding and chambering across revolvers and lever-action carbines.
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