.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
From:
$23.99
26
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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
From:
$29.95
20
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Magtech 357 Magnum 125gr FMJ Ammunition 50rds - 357Q
Brand:
Magtech
Bullet Type:
Full Metal Jacket Flat Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Grains:
125 grain
Rounds:
50
From:
$31.22
20
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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
From:
$28.99
18
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Hornady 92755 LEVERevolution 357 Mag 140 gr Flex Tip eXpanding 25 Bx/ 10 Cs
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
FTX Bullets
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
N/A
Finish Per Color:
N/A
Grains:
140 grain
From:
$27.95
19
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Federal 357 Magnum 158gr Hydra-Shok Ammunition 20rds - P357HS1
Brand:
Federal
Barrel Length:
4"
Bullet Type:
Hydra Shok Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Grains:
158 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$26.67
18
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Federal 357 Magnum 158gr Fusion Ammunition 20rds - F357FS1
Brand:
Federal
Barrel Length:
4"
Bullet Type:
Fusion Soft Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Grains:
158 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$26.74
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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
From:
$14.61
19
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Winchester Ammunition Super-X Heavy Game Load 2.75" 12 Gauge Ammo 7-1/2, 25/box - XU12SP7
Brand:
Winchester
Bullet Type:
Lead Shot
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
5
Rounds:
5
From:
$17.00
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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
From:
$40.95
18
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Remington Performance WheelGun Brass .357 Mag 158-Grain 50-Rounds LSWC
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
Lead Semi-Wadcutter
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
158 grain
From:
$40.49
18
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Remington HTP 158 gr Soft Point .357 Mag Ammo, 20/box - RTP357M3A
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
Soft Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
158 grain
From:
$25.81
17
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Remington HTP 158 gr Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point .357 Mag Ammo, 20/box - RTP357M2A
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
158 grain
From:
$25.81
18
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HSM 357 Magnum 180gr RNFP-GC Bear Load Ammunition 50rds - HSM-357-18-N
Brand:
HSM Ammunition
Bullet Type:
ROUND NOSE FLAT POINT (RNFP)
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
180 grain
From:
$45.49
19
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Hornady Handgun Hunter 357 Mag 130 gr MonoFlex 25 Bx/ 10 Cs
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
MonoFlex Bullets
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
25
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
130 grain
From:
$32.98
17
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Federal Premium, Federal P357hst1s 357 154 JHP 20/10
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
HST Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
154 grain
From:
$32.95
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Federal 357 Magnum 140gr Barnes X Expander Vital-Shok Ammunition 20rds - P357XB1
Brand:
Federal
Barrel Length:
6"
Bullet Type:
Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Grains:
140 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$34.77
17
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Federal 22 Long Rifle #12 Lead Bird Shot Game-Shok Ammunition 50rds - 716
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
#12 LEAD BIRD SHOT
Caliber:
.22 LR
Capacity:
50
Grains:
25 grain
Rounds:
50
From:
$13.28
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Barnes TAC-XPD .357 Mag 125gr, Lead Free Solid Copper Hollow Point 20rd Box
Brand:
Barnes Ammunition
Bullet Type:
BARNES TAC XP
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Copper
Grains:
125 grain
From:
$29.95
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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
From:
$32.95
22
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Sellier & Bellot 158 gr Semi-Jacketed Soft Point .357 Mag Ammo, 50/box - SB357B
Brand:
Selier & Bellot Ammunition
Barrel Length:
6"
Bullet Type:
Soft Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Grains:
158 grain
Rounds:
50
From:
$28.19
17
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Remington HTP 125 gr Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point .357 Mag Ammo, 20/box - RTP357M1A
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
125 grain
From:
$24.99
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MAGTECH COWBOY ACTION
Brand:
Magtech
Bullet Type:
Lead Flat Nose (LFN)
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
158 grain
From:
$30.77
17
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Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense, Liberty La-cd-357sig-053 357sig 50gr 20/box
Brand:
Liberty Ammunition
Bullet Type:
Monolithic Hollow Point
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
50 grain
From:
$29.45
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propensity for failure to feed and difficulty of breakdown
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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.
