.38 Special mixed headstamp once fired brass casings.
Washed and polished.
Sorted to remove steel, aluminum and other calibers
Notes:
All products noting "Polished" in the description have been washed and polished to remove any dirt, debris, grease and other residues.
ALL CASINGS ARE INERT - SPENT PRIMER ONLY
These are not primed casings or loaded ammunition
May contain nickel plated casings
All products are sourced from indoor ranges. The range brass has been machine sorted into individual calibers, with all steel, aluminum, and other calibers removed. Our sorting process is accurate to thousandths of an inch, ensuring that each order is as accurate as possible.
The .38 Special cartridge is a centerfire revolver cartridge developed by Smith & Wesson in 1898. It was designed as an improvement over the earlier .38 Long Colt cartridge and has become one of the most popular revolver cartridges in the world.
The .38 Special cartridge typically fires a 110- to 158-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of around 700 to 900 feet per second, depending on the load. It is known for its moderate recoil and relatively low power, making it suitable for self-defense, target shooting, and small game hunting.
The .38 Special cartridge has been used in a variety of revolvers, including the Smith & Wesson Model 10, the Colt Detective Special, and the Ruger SP101. It has also been used in some semi-automatic pistols, such as the Smith & Wesson Model 52.
Overall, the .38 Special cartridge is a versatile and popular revolver cartridge that has seen widespread use in law enforcement and civilian applications. While it may not have the power of larger cartridges, it remains a popular choice for self-defense, target shooting, and small game hunting due to its moderate recoil and affordability.
Description
.38 Special mixed headstamp once fired brass casings.
Washed and polished.
Sorted to remove steel, aluminum and other calibers
Notes:
All products noting "Polished" in the description have been washed and polished to remove any dirt, debris, grease and other residues.
ALL CASINGS ARE INERT - SPENT PRIMER ONLY
These are not primed casings or loaded ammunition
May contain nickel plated casings
All products are sourced from indoor ranges. The range brass has been machine sorted into individual calibers, with all steel, aluminum, and other calibers removed. Our sorting process is accurate to thousandths of an inch, ensuring that each order is as accurate as possible.
History
The .38 Special cartridge is a centerfire revolver cartridge developed by Smith & Wesson in 1898. It was designed as an improvement over the earlier .38 Long Colt cartridge and has become one of the most popular revolver cartridges in the world.
The .38 Special cartridge typically fires a 110- to 158-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of around 700 to 900 feet per second, depending on the load. It is known for its moderate recoil and relatively low power, making it suitable for self-defense, target shooting, and small game hunting.
The .38 Special cartridge has been used in a variety of revolvers, including the Smith & Wesson Model 10, the Colt Detective Special, and the Ruger SP101. It has also been used in some semi-automatic pistols, such as the Smith & Wesson Model 52.
Overall, the .38 Special cartridge is a versatile and popular revolver cartridge that has seen widespread use in law enforcement and civilian applications. While it may not have the power of larger cartridges, it remains a popular choice for self-defense, target shooting, and small game hunting due to its moderate recoil and affordability.
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