Hornady 38 Cal 158gr LRN

Hornady 38 Cal 158gr LRN

The Hornady 38 Cal 158gr LRN is a classic bullet component designed for handloaders and shooters who value consistent feeding, smooth cycling, and dependable accuracy in .38-caliber platforms. Measuring .357 inches in diameter and weighing 158gr, the 38 Cal 158gr LRN features a lead round-nose profile that ensures positive magazine and cylinder feeding while maintaining reliability across varied .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and .38-40 Winchester rifles and revolvers.

With its full-lead round-nose design, the Hornady 38 Cal 158gr LRN delivers reliable performance at typical velocities between 1,000 and 1,300 fps. The 38 Cal 158gr LRN provides consistent velocity and point-of-impact repeatability due to its balanced weight and streamlined profile, making it ideal for target practice, plinking, or economical range sessions.

Handloaders appreciate the simple yet effective construction of the 38 Cal 158gr LRN, which supports uniform seating depth and minimal bullet deformation during loading. Its lead composition reduces barrel wear and resists leading when used with proper lubrication. When paired with standard brass, primers, and powder, the 38 Cal 158gr LRN reliably cycles in both magazines and revolver cylinders.

In practical use, the Hornady 38 Cal 158gr LRN provides clean hole patterns on paper targets and consistent performance during rapid-fire drills. The bullet’s round-nose profile promotes smooth feeding and reduced recoil impulse, making the 38 Cal 158gr LRN suitable for recreational shooters and training purposes.

Manufactured in Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, each 38 Cal 158gr LRN bullet component is sold without alloy-configured cases or primers. Reloaders must supply those separately. Hornady’s stringent quality standards ensure weight consistency, concentricity, and round-nose geometry for stable load-building and reliable shooting performance.