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LEAD 38 CAL (0.358") SEMI-WADCUTTER HOLLOW POINT HANDGUN BULLETS Reviews & Ratings

HORNADY LEAD 38 CALIBER (0.358") SEMI-WADCUTTER HOLLOWPOINT HANDGUN BULLETS

Hornady® lead pistol bullets are pre-lubricated and cold-swaged for total uniformity and balance. Hornady® exclusive knurling system retains lubricant over the entire bearing surface to reduce leading in Hornady® barrel.

For cowboy shooters, authenticity is a strict requirement. That's why Hornady build Hornady® Cowboy™ bullets to SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) specifications while holding them to the same stringent production standards as all Hornady® products.

PRODUCT FEATURES

CLASSIC & CONVENTIONAL DESIGN
Traditional conical and flat designs have perfect symmetry when combined with knurling at the base of the bullet, which deliver increased stability and accuracy. This ensures proper positioning in authentic revolvers, with no unwanted nicking of primers as the cylinder turns.

SPECIAL KNURLING AND GREASE RING
The knurling system holds an even distribution of lubricating wax over the bearing surface of the Cowboy™ bullet, resulting in less leading.

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Reviews Summary

Customers appreciate the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of the LEAD 38 CAL bullets, particularly for target shooting. While many praise their performance and ease of loading, there's also notable criticism regarding quality control discrepancies which led to poor accuracy for some buyers. Overall, it's a mixed experience based on individual expectations.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Accuracy

60%

Many reviewers highlight the accuracy of these bullets, reporting satisfactory results during shooting sessions, especially for target shooting at varying distances. However, some customers experienced subpar performance, indicating inconsistencies in product quality.

Quality Control

30%

A significant concern arose regarding quality control, with some users reporting inconsistencies in bullet size and performance. This led to frustration over accuracy issues, causing a disparity in reviewer experiences.

Value for Money

50%

The pricing of the bullets garnered positive feedback, with several customers mentioning them as economical while delivering acceptable performance. This theme reflects favorable perceptions of cost-effectiveness compared to competitors.

Ease of Use

40%

Reviewers praised the bullets for their ease of loading and lack of leading in barrels, making them a user-friendly option for reloaders. This aspect contributed to an overall positive experience for those using them in various firearm models.

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lead bullets

i hope these bullets work good because i bought allot of them.

by MICHAEL ROSTKOWSKI on January 22, 2024

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Accurate.

Did my own comparison against another HBWC. Same load just different projectiles. The Hornady HBWC is a clear winner.

by ERIC SHAW on December 02, 2023

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.38 wadcutter seated flush w/ case mouth

I have shot these in centerfire bullseye and dueling matches. In my S & W model 52 these are quite accurate at both 25 and 50 yds. I have never loaded anything but Bullseye in my cartridges, mine are loaded 2.5 grs but I have heard of shooters who prefer 2.7grs. This configuration has always been accurate, and always penetrates the paper targets!

Dependable ammunition

Unbeatable price at Brownell's for unbeatable reliable ammunition.

by MAURICE PAHALAN on August 19, 2023

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A Great Product.

I use these for target loads in .38 Special. Excellent accuracy and performance. Easy to load, no leading at all even when used in medium 357 Magnum loads. They are great and reasonably priced.

Excellent bullet

This is a quite accurate bullet in front of 3.9 grs of Unique. It doesn't lead the barrels of my S&W 19 or Ruger SP101. It's also quite economical--even more so than my favorite plated bullets for .38

Excellent Bullet for Taurus Judge

This is one of a very few bullets that give acceptable accuracy--say 3-4 inches for 5 rested shots at 25 yards--from the Taurus Judge/Public Defender. This 45/410 revolver typically has 0.462" cylinder throats and a soft lead 0.454" bullet like this one, loaded long, is needed to center in the bore. More at http://www.thesixgunjournal.net/the-taurus-public-defender-45-colt410-snubnose-revolver/

Extremely poor quality and performance

Horrible product. No quality control and obviously a low end product. All projectiles varied by as much as .356-,360" Accuracy was absolutely horrendous with all combinations of powders, etc. I wish I had my money back since its pretty much useless. All it does is leave the barrel of your gun. Where it ends up is like spinning a top. Very disappointed with this Hornady product. I guess I can melt em down and use to make fishing weights. Don't know about the other positive reviews. Take your chances if you buy.