.38 Special & .357 Snub Nose Ammo for Sale
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Federal Auto Match Target Ammo
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Round Nose
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
325
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
40 grain
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American Eagle 357 Magnum 158gr JSP Ammunition 50rds - AE357A
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Jacketed Soft Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
158 grain
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$29.74
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Aguila Special .22 LR Interceptor HP 40 gr Hollow Point Ammo, 50/box - 1B222321
Brand:
Aguila
Bullet Type:
Hollow Point
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
40 grain
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$7.29
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Hornady 92755 LEVERevolution 357 Mag 140 gr Flex Tip eXpanding 25 Bx/ 10 Cs
Brand:
Hornady
Barrel Length:
N/A
Bullet Type:
FTX Bullets
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
N/A
Finish Per Color:
N/A
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$20.39
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Federal Range Pack 40gr HV LRN .22 Long Rifle Ammunition 800 Rounds - 729B800
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Leaded Round Nose
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
800
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
40 grain
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$51.49
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CCI Speer Stinger 22 LR 32 Grain Gilded Lead Hollow Point Ammo, 50 Round Box (50)
Brand:
CCI
Barrel Length:
11"
Bullet Type:
COPPER PLATED HOLLOW POINT (CPHP)
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Nickel Plated Brass
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$6.93
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Aguila Super Extra 40 gr Copper Plated .22 LR Ammunition 500 Rounds - 1B221115
Brand:
Aguila
Bullet Type:
Copper-Plated Solid Point
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
500
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
40 grain
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$23.00
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Aguila .22 Super Extra / Long Rifle, Standard Velocity, Lead Solid Point, 40 Grains-1B222332
Brand:
Aguila
Bullet Type:
Solid Point
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
40 grain
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$2.59
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Aguila .22 Long Rifle 40gr SP Interceptor Ammunition, 50 Round Box - 1B222320
Brand:
Aguila
Bullet Type:
Soft Point
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
40 grain
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$6.36
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Winchester USA 357 Magnum 110gr JHP Ammunition 50rds - Q4204
Brand:
Winchester
Bullet Type:
Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Grains:
110 grain
Rounds:
50
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$50.99
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Winchester 22 Long Rifle 40gr Power Point Ammunition, 100 Round Box - X22LRPP1
Brand:
Winchester
Bullet Type:
Power Point
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
100
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
40 grain
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$8.99
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Winchester 22 Long Rifle 40gr LRN Super-X Ammunition, 100 Round Box - X22LRSS1
Brand:
Winchester
Bullet Type:
Round Nose
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
100
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
40 grain
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Hornady .44 Mag 200gr XTP Custom Pistol Ammunition 20rds - 9080
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
XTP
Caliber:
.22 LR
Grains:
200 grain
Rounds:
20
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$24.50
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Federal 12ga 3" Magnum 10 Pellets 000 Buck Vital-Shok Shotshell Ammunition 5rds - P158 000
Brand:
Federal
Barrel Length:
18.5"
Bullet Type:
Buckshot
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
10
Finish Per Color:
Red / White / Blue
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$9.92
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Barnes Bullets VOR-TX 140 gr Barnes XPB .357 Mag Ammo, 20/box - 21543
Brand:
Barnes
Bullet Type:
BARNES XPB
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
140 grain
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Aguila 357 Magnum 158gr SJHP Ammunition 50rds - 1E3572823
Brand:
Aguila
Bullet Type:
Semi Jacketed Soft Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
158 grain
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$29.23
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WINCHESTER SUPER X
Brand:
Winchester
Bullet Type:
Plated Hollow Point
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
222
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
40 grain
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$17.39
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Winchester 22LR Ammo 36 Grain Hollow Point 555 Round Brick - 22LR555HP
Brand:
Winchester
Bullet Type:
Hollow Point
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
500
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
36 grain
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$36.50
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Remington UMC 125 gr JSP .357 Mag Handgun Ammo, 50/box - 23738
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
Jacketed Soft Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Grains:
125 grain
Rounds:
50
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$38.89
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Remington High Velocity Rimfire 36 gr HP .22 LR Ammunition, 525 Rounds - 1622c
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
Hollow Point
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
525
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
36 grain
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$29.99
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PMC Bronze 357 Magnum 158gr JSP Ammunition 50rds - 357A
Brand:
PMC
Bullet Type:
JACKETED SOFT POINT (JSP)
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
158 grain
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$24.75
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Magtech 357 Magnum 158gr SJHP Ammunition 50rds - 357B
Brand:
Magtech
Bullet Type:
Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Grains:
158 grain
Rounds:
50
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$29.99
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Liberty 357 Magnum 50gr HP Civil Defense Ammunition 20rds - LA-CD-357-030
Brand:
Liberty Ammunition
Bullet Type:
HOLLOW POINT (HP)
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Nickel Plated Brass
Grains:
50 grain
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Hornady 357 Magnum 135gr FTX Critical Duty Ammunition 25rds - 90511
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
FlexLock Bullets
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
25
Finish Per Color:
Nickel Plated Brass
Grains:
135 grain
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$28.41
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Frequently Asked Questions
.38 Special & .357 Snub Nose Ammo for Sale
What is the best ammo for a 38 snub nose?
For self-defense, Speer Gold Dot 38 Special +P 125-grain JHP or Federal HST 130-grain +P are top choices, specifically designed for short barrels. Standard 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter hollow points also perform well. For practice, any standard 38 Special load works. Verify your revolver is rated for +P before using it.
Is a 38 Special snub nose good for self-defense?
Yes. Snub-nose .38 Special revolvers are effective self-defense handguns when you train regularly. They're reliable, concealable, and capable at defensive distances. Shot placement matters most. Use quality hollow-point ammunition rated for your barrel length, and practice to build proficiency with the revolver's shorter sight radius and trigger.
Will a .38 stop a bear?
A .38 Special is generally considered inadequate for bear defense, and experts recommend at minimum a .357 Magnum, with .44 Magnum or larger preferred. However, documented cases show successful bear stops with .38 revolvers, and purpose-made .38 Special +P 158 Grain WFN rounds are marketed specifically as bear defense ammunition.
Is a 357 the same as a 38 Special?
No, they're different cartridges. Both fire .357-caliber bullets, but .357 Magnum has a longer case, higher pressure, and roughly twice the power. A revolver chambered in .357 Magnum can safely fire .38 Special ammo, but not vice versa.
What is the effective range of a snub nose 38?
Snub-nose .38 revolvers are designed for close-range self-defense, typically effective to 7–15 yards for most shooters. Skilled marksmen can make hits at 25 yards or beyond, though the short barrel and small sights make accuracy increasingly difficult at greater distances.
What is the best caliber for a snub-nose revolver?
.38 Special offers manageable recoil and works well for concealed carry. .357 Magnum provides more power if you can handle the recoil in a short barrel. .38 Special +P splits the difference. Pick whichever you shoot most accurately and can carry reliably.
Is .38 Special more lethal than 9mm?
Lethality depends on bullet design, placement, and velocity more than caliber. Standard .38 Special loads run lower pressure and velocity than 9mm, giving 9mm a general ballistic advantage. Both are effective for self-defense when properly loaded and accurately placed.
Is 38 Special enough for deer?
.38 Special is marginal for deer. It can work with quality ammunition, excellent shot placement, and close range—ideally under 30 yards. Most hunters consider it underpowered; you risk wounding rather than cleanly dropping game. .357 Magnum from the same revolver offers significantly better ballistics for hunting.