Bulk .38 Special anywhere?

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It's possible to buy thousand round cases of .38 Special ammo online, but the prices I've seen need to include a tube of KY jelly. I have found some for lower prices but from websites that I've never heard of and that look scammy. Why would some new startup retailer have bulk ammo cheaper than the big established places? Then there's the "Allow 8-14 days to process your order." In other words, it's not actually in stock.

Anyway, has anyone found a reliable place to buy bulk quantities of .38 Special, preferably jacketed, at prices that normal people can afford?

And for the reloaders, please don't fill up this thread with, "Well, I reload, so..." You will one day run out of primers and be in the same boat. :rolleyes:
 
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I don't think they have it at the moment, but for a month or so recently, Target Sports advertised Federal lead round nose standard 158 grain .38 Special for under $30.00 per box of fifty; don't know the case price. They also had a jacketed Remington .38 Special load (130 grain?) for about the same price or a little more. You might check their website periodically.
 
rockquarry said:
I don't think they have it at the moment, but for a month or so recently, Target Sports advertised Federal lead round nose standard 158 grain .38 Special for under $30.00 per box of fifty; don't know the case price. They also had a jacketed Remington .38 Special load (130 grain?) for about the same price or a little more. You might check their website periodically.
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Right now they only have a Remington bulk pack for $.65/round. That's a little rich for my blood. This has been going on for so long now that I'm questioning if it's just how things are going to be, now. 9mm is plentiful and the price is not as nauseating as other calibers, but I don't think other calibers are being made in the quantities they used to be.
 
And since .22LR is available and reasonably priced, I'm stacking it high and deep while I can.
 
Be careful dealing with NORMA ammo.I placed an order today,2 hours later I received an email that my order was on hold as FRAUDULANT TRANSACTION. I called by bank charge has already be approved.
 
Check out Mountain City Supply in Castle Rock, CO. They have bulk .38 Special for $22 bucks per 50.

I posted a link before and got dinged, so you can search it yourself. I've shot it and it is good stuff.
 
Locally, lately I Haven’t seen much 38 Special.
It seems to be a Phantom missing Round.
I see 9mm, 22LR , 380, 40 and others but no 38.
 
sigp220.45 said:
Check out Mountain City Supply in Castle Rock, CO. They have bulk .38 Special for $22 bucks per 50.

I posted a link before and got dinged, so you can search it yourself. I've shot it and it is good stuff.
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Thanks for the tip! I just ordered five boxes each of .38 and .380 to give them a try. Very reasonable prices, BY TODAY's STANDARDS!
 
If anyone has a Runnings store nearby they’ve had quite a bit of 158gr federal in both 38 & 357
 
I am 75, if I load 1,000 rounds per year, I will never run out of primers.


And for the reloaders, please don't fill up this thread with, "Well, I reload, so..." You will one day run out of primers and be in the same boat. :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]
 
There is a metric boatload of 158gr LRN available right now. Ammoseek does good work insuring those who list it have it - but check shipping costs and timing.
 
Freedom munitions had some jacketed round nose at a pretty good price with flat rate shipping today.
 
Miwall Corp has a good price right now. 100 rounds in an ammo can. It’s their remanufactured ammo. Brass case, 158 grain TMJ for $41.75. I’ve shot it a few times and it’s good, reliable ammo. Might want to order some up. I did. It’s in stock. Shipping is about 4-6 days out according to their website.
 
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The gun show last weekend had 38 spl 158 grain hip standard velocity 50 round box's for $20 no limit , pallets of it. 40s&w 165 gran jhp 50 rnd box also $20. 9mm 115 fly was 15. So ammo is on a come back.
 
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