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Last updated May 13, 2026

.38 Special wadcutter ammo prices

Compare 148gr wadcutter target loads for bullseye and precision revolver shooting.

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IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .38 Special ammo prices .38 Special wadcutter ammo prices ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: 1.000, lowest: 0.230, highest: 2.848, sample size: 1825.

Lowest observed price in the trailing 7-day window: 0.420.

Prices last updated May 13, 2026 · 93 listings tracked across 4 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.

Best .38 Special wadcutter loads

Product LineGrainTypeTypical CPR
Federal Gold Medal WC148grHBWC$0.30—0.45
Remington UMC WC148grLWC$0.30—0.42
Sellier & Bellot WC148grWC$0.28—0.40

What to know about .38 Special wadcutter

The 148gr wadcutter is a flat-nosed lead bullet that cuts clean holes in paper — essential for bullseye competition scoring. These loads produce minimal recoil and excellent accuracy. Some defensive shooting instructors recommend wadcutters as a low-recoil defense option for shooters who cannot manage +P loads, as the flat nose creates a larger wound channel than FMJ.

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