38 Special +P - 158 gr Lead HP - Remington HTP - 50 Rounds

Name: 38 Special +P - 158 gr Lead HP - Remington HTP - 50 Rounds
Brand: Remington
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Overview

Quantity - 50 Rounds
Manufacturer - Remington HTP
Projectile - Lead Hollow Point
Casing - Boxer-Primed Nickel Plated Brass

Manufacturer	Remington
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	158 Grain
Bullet Type	Hollow-Point (HP)
Ammo Casing	Nickel-Plated Brass
Quantity	50
Ammo Caliber	.38 Special
Pressure	+P
Manufacturer SKU	RTP38S12
Primer Type	Boxer

Use Type

Self Defense

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From Remington Arms' High Terminal Performance (HTP) line of ammunition comes a great multipurpose lead hollow point round for 38 Special. This round's lead hollow point bullet is a good option for both target practice and for self-defense. In other words, it's a great way to practice with what you carry. The economical price point of this ammo in the Remington HTP line also helps make sure you take your trusty 38 Spl firearm to the range more often, so you become an even better shot.

This .38 Special ammo is built with all around high-quality components. From its clean-burning powder to its reliable non-corrosive boxer primers to its new corrosion-resistant nickel-plated brass casings, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better quality American-made round for cheaper.

Please note that this ammunition is +P rated. That means you should always check to make sure the firearm you plan on firing this ammunition in can handle the higher-pressure nature of this round.

Ballistic Gel Test

Ballistic gel test for 38 Special +P - 158 gr Lead HP - Remington HTP - 50 Rounds

Image showing Remington .38 Special 158 Grain rounds fired into ballistic gel

Ballistics Test Summary

After firing five rounds of Remington 158 gr HTP LSWCHP +P from a Kimber K6s into synthetic ballistic gelatin from 10 feet away through four layers of fabric to simulate clothing, we then measured the expansion and penetration of the bullets for this .38 Special load, which you can see in the chart below.

The photos below provide a detailed view of the the expanded bullets that were recovered from the gelatin. The high speed video shows the first of our five shots as it entered the gel.

Finally, if you'd like to see how this Remington load compares to other .38 Special loads, check out the diagrams at the bottom of the page. Want to know more about our ballistic gelatin testing and self-defense ammo? Check out Lucky Gunner Labs for more information.

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			Median
38 Special +P - 158 gr Lead HP - Remington HTP - 50 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	12.9	13.4	13.6	15.6	16.2
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.36	0.36	0.36	0.38	0.53
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	155	156	156	157	157
Bullet Velocity (fps)	767	801	802	818	824

How do the results for this Remington .38 Special compare to other Remington Ammo?

Ballistic gel test for 38 Special +P - 158 gr Lead HP - Remington HTP - 50 Rounds

Ballistics Test Summary

After firing five rounds of Remington 158 gr HTP LSWCHP +P from a Ruger GP100 into synthetic ballistic gelatin from 10 feet away through four layers of fabric to simulate clothing, we then measured the expansion and penetration of the bullets for this .38 Special load, which you can see in the chart below.

The photos below provide a detailed view of the the expanded bullets that were recovered from the gelatin. The high speed video shows the first of our five shots as it entered the gel.

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			Median
38 Special +P - 158 gr Lead HP - Remington HTP - 50 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	12.5	12.7	13.3	13.6	15.1
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.51	0.55	0.56	0.58	0.58
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	155	156	156	157	157
Bullet Velocity (fps)	881	884	917	954	968

How do the results for this Remington .38 Special compare to other Remington Ammo?

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38 Special +P - 158 gr Lead HP - Remington HTP - 50 Rounds

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Ballistic gel test for 38 Special +P - 158 gr Lead HP - Remington HTP - 50 Rounds

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How do the results for this Remington .38 Special compare to other Remington Ammo?

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