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Federal Gold Medal 38 Special 148gr Lead Wadcutter
A standard-pressure 148gr lead wadcutter that Federal classifies as target ammunition.
Quick Specs
- Price
- $40
- Weight
- N/A
- Brand
- Federal
- Category
- ammunition
Features
- •148 grain lead wadcutter
- •.38 Special
- •690 fps
- •155 ft-lbs
- •50-round box
Compatibility Tags
caliber: 38splfamily: handgun
Overview
Federal GM38A is a 148-grain lead wadcutter target load. Federal lists 690 fps and 155 ft-lbs from a 4-inch vented barrel and places it in the Gold Medal match line. Its role here is precision practice and comparison against heavier defensive wadcutter loads.
Key Features
- Full-profile lead wadcutter
- Standard-pressure load
- Gold Medal target line
- 50-round box
Pros
- +Purpose-built target load
- +Cuts clean paper holes
- +Standard-pressure compatibility
Cons
- −Higher cost than common FMJ or LRN practice loads
- −Federal does not market GM38A as defensive ammunition
Detailed Specifications
- sku
- GM38A
- caliber
- 38 Special
- bulletWeight
- 148 grain
- bulletType
- Lead wadcutter
- muzzleVelocity
- 690 fps
- muzzleEnergy
- 155 ft-lbs
- testBarrel
- 4-inch vented
- packageQuantity
- 50 rounds
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