Description
This is not your typical target wadcutter. Underwood built their 150-grain load as a full-power defensive round that bridges the gap between traditional target ammo and modern defense loads, delivering 1000 fps from a standard revolver barrel.
The hard cast lead bullet wears Underwood's Black Cherry coating, a polymer-based finish that prevents direct lead-to-bore contact and virtually eliminates the barrel fouling that plagues soft lead ammunition. This coating handles more thermal stress than previous generations, resists gas cutting and abrasion, and won't produce the plastic burning smell you might associate with older coatings. The flat-faced wadcutter design creates full-caliber wound channels and cuts clean, precise holes through soft targets for easy scoring at the range.
Subsonic Performance From Standard Barrels
Low velocity doesn't mean low power here. Running at subsonic speeds (below the speed of sound), this load produces 333 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, making it suitable for suppressor use and compatible with the most recoil-sensitive shooters. The subsonic rating means lower back-pressure cycles through your revolver smoother than hotter loads, giving you more control with less perceived snap. Flash-suppressed powder ensures your vision stays clear if you ever need your gun in low-light situations.
Nickel-Plated Brass for Easy Reloading
Underwood loaded these on nickel-plated brass that won't tarnish during storage and feeds and extracts smoother than standard brass. Boxer primers are standard for reloaders looking to reload and fire these cases again. Each box contains 20 rounds of new-production, non-corrosive ammunition ready to fire through any .38 Special revolver.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Bullet Weight: 150 Grains
- Bullet Type: Lead Wadcutter Hard Cast
- Bullet Coating: Black Cherry Polymer
- Muzzle Velocity: 1000 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 333 ft-lbs
- Subsonic: Yes
- Case Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
- Primer Type: Boxer
- Reloadable: Yes
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Powder: Flash Suppressed
- UPC: 816874021122
- Manufacturer: Underwood Ammo
- MPN: 732
- Suppressor Safe: Yes
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of Underwood 38 Special 150gr wadcutter ammunition
- Nickel-plated brass cases
- Boxer primed for reloading
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this 150gr Underwood wadcutter work in lightweight revolvers?
Yes, this is specifically loaded for revolvers including smaller frames. At 1000 fps it's faster than traditional target wadcutters but still manageable in lightweight guns. Actual velocity will vary by barrel length, so a 1 7/8 inch snub will produce less than advertised while a 4 inch barrel will hit closer to the 1000 fps rating.
What is the Black Cherry coating and how does it help?
The Black Cherry coating is a polymer-based finish that prevents lead from contacting your bore, virtually eliminating the barrel fouling problems you get with standard soft lead bullets. It's thermally stable at high pressure and resists gas cutting, meaning cleaner barrels and less frequent cleaning.
Can I use this ammunition in a suppressor?
Yes, this ammo is rated as subsonic at 1000 fps and is specifically designed for use with suppressors. The subsonic velocity means less back-pressure and cleaner cycling in your revolver.
Are these brass cases reloadable?
Yes. The nickel-plated brass cases are boxer-primed and easily reloadable. Nickel plating offers better corrosion resistance than standard brass and won't tarnish during storage, plus it feeds and extracts slightly smoother.




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