Black Hills Ammunition - Lead Round Nose - 158 Grain 38 Long Colt Ammo - 50 Rounds

Black Hills’ loads this 38 Long Colt ammo with 158 grain lead round nosed bullet has a muzzle velocity of 650 feet per second with 148 foot pounds of energy. These loads are perfect for keeping antique firearms active at the range and cowboy action competitions.

Colt introduced the .38 LC round in 1875 for use by revolver shooters looking for something more powerful than the older .38 Short Colt yet lighter than the standard .45 Long Colt. The reduced weight and cheaper bullet attracted the US Army’s attention and it was adopted for use in 1892. In short order, it was found to be underpowered for use in combat and was quickly replaced by the military going back to .45 calibers and in civilian use by the .38 Special. Never the less, it remains an important step in US revolver history and shooters with the older firearms chambered in this caliber find it still fun to shoot at the range.

Black Hills Ammunition of South Dakota has made a name for itself as a quality provider for single action shooting enthusiasts. Their vintage branding on boxes harkens back to yesteryear and the Old West, while the quality manufacture is nothing but modern in function and clean burning powders. Boxer primed cases bring reloadable value to collector and competitive shooters.