38 Special Practice Ammo Prices & Market Data

HG-38SPL-PRTC • Live market pricing

Live data from 2000+ retailers

Price History

Per round, USD

7D 30D 90D 6M 1Y

Market range (high–low)

Median price

AmmoSquared price

MARKET HIGH

$1.00

Highest price observed (90D)

MARKET LOW

$0.51

Lowest price observed (90D)

MEDIAN PRICE

$0.60

Less sensitive to outliers

MARKET SPREAD

$0.49

High minus low (90D)

AMMOSQUARED PRICE / ROUND

$0.57

Our current price

RETAILERS TRACKED

2000+

Samples in 90D

LAST UPDATED

Aug 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC

Heads up: If you see a price that looks incorrect, it may be due to bad retailer data. Please let us know so we can investigate and correct it.

Products Included in 38 Special Practice

38 Special Magtech 158 FPFMJ 50 /ct
38 Special Speer Blazer Brass 125 FMJ 50 /ct
38 Special Freedom Munitions 125 FP 50 /ct
38 Special Underwood Ammunition Range Supply 125 FMJ 50 /ct
38 Special Winchester Service Grade 130 FMJ 50 /ct
38 Special Armscor 158 LRNFP 50 /ct
38 Special Norma Range and Training 158 FMJ 50 /ct
38 Special Sellier & Bellot 158 FMJ 50 /ct
38 Special Federal American Eagle 130 FMJ 50 /ct
38 Special PPU 158 LRN 50 /ct
38 Special Sellier & Bellot 158 LRN 50 /ct
38 Special Magtech 158 LRN 50 /ct
38 Special Scorpion 125 FP 50 /ct
38 Special PPU 158 SWC 50 /ct
38 Special Fiocchi Range Dynamics 130 FMJ 50 /ct
38 Special Magtech 158 LSWC 50 /ct
38 Special PMC Bronze 132 FMJ 50/ct
38 Special Remington UMC 130 FMJ 50 /ct

About 38 Special Practice Ammo

.38 Special Practice ammunition is typically loaded with 130–158 grain lead round nose or full metal jacket bullets at standard pressure velocities intended for range training and target shooting in revolvers and compatible carbines. These loads produce mild recoil and are widely used for skill development and high-volume shooting. The simple projectile design and high production volumes keep pricing relatively low compared to defensive loads. The products listed above span value brands and major manufacturers, so daily price movement reflects the overall .38 Special practice retail market.

This page tracks live market pricing for .38 Special Practice — economical training loads designed for reliable function and low recoil — aggregated daily from 2000+ retailers. The chart shows the median cost per round, the market spread between typical low and high listings, and AmmoSquared's current price. Use it to see where .38 practice pricing sits today and time your buying accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of ammo are available from AmmoSquared?

▾

We only stock high-quality, factory-new (not reloaded) ammunition from brands we trust, like PMC, Fiocchi, Federal, Remington, Winchester, Speer, Magtech, Wolf, Aguila, and others. When ammo is shipped, it will include a balanced variety of brands and loadings. All ammunition will be brass-cased, with very few exceptions .

Why does AmmoSquared calculate the median price and not the average?

▾

AmmoSquared gathers prices from thousands of ammo retailers and calculates the median price (rather than the average) to avoid distortion from unusually high or low prices. This method ensures transparent and fair pricing.

Why is AmmoSquared's price sometimes higher than what I see on ammo price comparison sites?

▾

AmmoSquared isn't built to always match the single lowest advertised price online. Price comparison sites often include loss leaders, temporary sale prices, limited-quantity promos, and “low price + high shipping” listings that aren't representative of what most people actually pay, especially once you factor in shipping. AmmoSquared aims for competitive, stable, sustainable pricing across the broader market. Once you factor in the benefits of getting your ammo from AmmoSquared (e.g. buy ammo automatically on your schedule and budget, store it in our climate-controlled facilities for free, available free shipping, etc.), you're getting a lot of value for the price you pay.

I found a price lower than the “Low” shown on your chart. Is your data wrong?

▾

Our price chart is based on real daily retail transactions across thousands of retailers. In other words, it's built from what people actually paid, not just what a retailer listed online. Our price chart is meant to be a helpful market snapshot, but that doesn't mean you'll never find a one-off deal below the “low.”

But I really think your data might be wrong...

▾

We do want to know about meaningful discrepancies. If you find a regular price online that looks truly comparable and lower, email us with the link (and ideally a screenshot of the price plus shipping). We review these to make sure our pricing is fair and that our data processing is accurate.