.38 Special Ammunition

Buying .38 Special Ammunition in Australia

Magnum Sports lists 41 .38 Special loads, and 17 are available today. Winchester and Remington have the widest spread of lines, with Fiocchi, Geco, Sellier & Bellot, Federal, Hornady, Blazer, Browning and PPU also stocked. The .38 Special is the classic revolver cartridge, and in Australia it is shot mainly in pistol club service and wadcutter matches and in Western Action; it can also be fired in revolvers and lever rifles chambered for .357 Magnum.

In NSW, a dealer can only sell .38 Special to someone who holds a licence or permit for a firearm in that calibre, so bring your licence for us to sight. Every box is collection only from Magnum Sports at Roseville Chase; ammunition is never posted or couriered. Order online and we will hold it aside for you.

Boxes start at $39 for Federal American Eagle 158gr lead round nose, a typical box is about $70, and listed premium loads reach $139. Of what is in stock today, the dearest is $88 for Remington Wheelgun loads.

Prices.38 Special from $39 to $139 a box, about $70 typical; in-stock loads top out at $88.
Availability17 of the 41 listed .38 Special loads can be ordered today for in-store collection; the rest are special order, so check with the store.
DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689

For high-volume club practice, the 158gr lead round nose loads from Federal American Eagle, Sellier & Bellot and Geco are the economical picks. Wadcutter shooters should look at the Remington 148gr TMWC Wheelgun, which is in stock. For Western Action, the Remington Wheelgun 158gr lead loads suit the discipline. Remington UMC 130gr FMJ and Federal American Eagle FMJ are clean-running jacketed options, and Winchester 38SP Blanks are listed for starting and re-enactment use.

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PPU 38 Special 158gr LRN

PPU

$57.00 $47.00 Save $10.00

Sellier & Bellot 38 Special 158gr LRN

Sellier & Bellot

$47.00

Out of stock at suppliers

Winchester 38SP 130gr FMJ (100rnd)

Winchester

$64.95

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Winchester Super X 38SP +P 158gr Lead-Semi Wad Cutter HP (50rnd)

Winchester

$153.00 $139.00 Save $14.00

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Winchester Super X Super Match 38SP 148gr LWC (50rnd)

Winchester

$83.95

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Winchester Super X 38SP +P 125gr JHP (50rnd)

Winchester

$84.95

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Winchester Super X 38SP 158gr LRN (50rnd)

Winchester

$84.95

Winchester Super X 38SP 110gr STHP (50rnd)

Winchester

$87.95

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Winchester Value Pack 38SP +P 125gr JHP (50rnd)

Winchester

$69.95

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Winchester Cowboy 38SP 158gr Lead (50rnd)

Winchester

$94.95

Out of stock at suppliers

Winchester USA Value Pack 38SP 150gr LRN (50rnd)

Winchester

$69.95

Winchester 38SP Blank Smokeless (50rnd)

Winchester

$53.95

Out of stock at suppliers

Browning BPT 38SP 130gr FMJ (50rnd)

Browning

$116.00 $105.00 Save $11.00

Common questions

Do I need a licence to buy .38 Special ammunition?

Yes. It can only be sold to someone licensed or permitted for a firearm in that calibre, and we sight your licence at the counter.

Can I use .38 Special in a .357 Magnum?

Revolvers and lever rifles chambered for .357 Magnum will generally fire .38 Special. Always check your firearm's markings and the manufacturer's advice.

Can you ship .38 Special ammunition?

No. All ammunition is collection only from Magnum Sports at Roseville Chase. You can order online and pick it up in store.

Which .38 Special loads are in stock?

17 lines are available, including Federal American Eagle 158gr LRN, Sellier & Bellot 158gr LRN, Geco 158gr FMJ and several Remington Wheelgun and HTP loads.

How much is a box of .38 Special?

From $39 to $139, with most boxes around $70.

Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed October 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.