.38p ?

[Becket]

A friend found some old ammo with the headstamp .38p (not +p).
A gun shop owner told him it was very hot. Wasn’t that an old .38 competition load related to a power factor points issue back in the day?

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Can you post a photo of the head stamp? I never heard of that head stamp but that doesn't mean much because I'm not an expert on head stamps.

Are you sure its not R-P which is Remington.

 

[OKFC05]

Headstamp Codes - International Ammunition Association
According to the International Ammunition Association, the "P" headstamp has been used by 10 factories in the 20th century. It can appear with just the caliber and "P".

Also, Power Factor is a relatively recent factor in competition, associated with IPSC/USPSA/IDPA, etc. Bullseye and PPC have no such requirement.

 

[john tyler]

Can you share a pics please !

 

[TIMETRIPPER]

Old is a relative term. Your ammo may be new by me. If it was made before I was born... then it's old.

John