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There's a reason .38 Special has stuck around as one of the most trusted revolver cartridges out there, and PPU's take on the classic 130gr FMJ load keeps that reputation intact. Built at the Prvi Partizan factory in Uzice, Serbia, a company that has been turning out ammunition since 1928, this load pairs a brass case with a non-corrosive Boxer primer and a full metal jacket bullet that feeds reliably whether you're running a wheel gun or a semi-auto chambered in .38 Special. It leaves the factory at roughly 1017 feet per second and 298 ft-lbs of energy, right in line with what you'd expect from a standard pressure 130 grain load.
The 130 grain FMJ bullet weight has been a staple of .38 Special ammo for decades, originally tied to older low-pressure military loadings, and it still shows up today because it burns clean and keeps recoil mild. That makes this PPU load an easy round to shoot for long stretches without your hand getting beat up, and it won't leave you scrubbing lead out of your bore and cylinder throats the way an unjacketed lead bullet might.
Because the bullet is fully jacketed, it's a good match for indoor ranges that don't allow exposed lead, and it plays nice with revolvers chambered in .38 Special as well as .357 Magnum wheel guns loaded down with .38s. It's built for practice, plinking, and getting trigger time in before you switch to a defensive load, not for carry duty, but that's exactly what makes it a smart everyday choice for the range.
Each box gives you 50 rounds of brass cased ammo, and since the cases are Boxer primed, they're worth saving if you load your own ammunition down the road. Prvi Partizan has built a name for itself as one of the larger foreign ammunition suppliers in the US market, and this load is a straightforward, no-frills way to keep your revolver or pistol fed without overthinking it.
Yes, .38 Special ammo runs fine in any revolver chambered for .357 Magnum since the .357 case is just a stretched version of the .38 Special. Just remember it only works one direction, .357 Magnum ammo should never be fired in a gun chambered only for .38 Special.
Yes, the cases are brass and Boxer primed, which makes them a good candidate for reloading once you've collected enough. Plenty of handloaders save PPU brass specifically for this reason.
Since the bullet is fully jacketed, it's generally accepted at indoor ranges that restrict exposed lead projectiles. It's always worth double checking your specific range's ammo policy before you go, but FMJ loads like this one are usually a safe bet.
This load's moderate recoil and clean burning powder make it approachable for someone just learning to shoot a revolver or pistol. It's built as a practice and training round rather than a defensive load, so it's a good way to build trigger control without getting beat up by recoil.
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 0.56 |
| Grains | 130 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PPH38SF |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Full Metal Jacket |
| Shipping Weight | 1.54 |
| Units per Box | 50 |
| UPC | 8605003813071 |
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