Is this light recoil, plinking ammo?

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As the title states: is this light recoil, plinking ammo?

Is there anything store bought that is lighter recoiling?

*** This is just for plinking. In my case it doesn't need to be super accurate.


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I would not think so. Heavy 38 special loads tend to be 130gr and up. Most light recoil loads that are advertised as such are around 90-100gr and rarely 120gr bullets with a higher FPS.
 
your best bet for low recoil is 38 special wadcutters. you can also shoot 38 short colt, which has less recoil than the 38 special wadcutters.
 
The primary 130 grain FMJ load described the box is - at least in my old mind - the US military M41 loading designed in the 1950s for an all aluminum (including cylinder and barrel) revolver version of the S&M Model 10. The revolver didn't survive initial testing and was never accepted, but the ammunition was. The loading was light, a 130 grain FMJ bullet at less than that expected from "Service" .38 Special loads of 158 grains at 750 fps or so. So it is a rather light load, easy to used in a speedloader and fairly accurate.

Depending on price, the 148 grain wadcutter load is probably a better round for learning and practice. If the white box stuff is inexpensive to buy and works good for you, use it. Winchester claims their ammunition runs about 850 fps, which does not indicate high pressure by any means.
 
The primary 130 grain FMJ load described the box is - at least in my old mind - the US military M41 loading designed in the 1950s for an all aluminum (including cylinder and barrel) revolver version of the S&M Model 10. The revolver didn't survive initial testing and was never accepted, but the ammunition was. The loading was light, a 130 grain FMJ bullet at less than that expected from "Service" .38 Special loads of 158 grains at 750 fps or so. So it is a rather light load, easy to used in a speedloader and fairly accurate.

Depending on price, the 148 grain wadcutter load is probably a better round for learning and practice. If the white box stuff is inexpensive to buy and works good for you, use it. Winchester claims their ammunition runs about 850 fps, which does not indicate high pressure by any means.


How much more recoil would this white box stuff at Fleetfarm have over the 148grain wadcutter.
 
How much more recoil would this white box stuff at Fleetfarm have over the 148grain wadcutter.

I think the 130 fmj would have a bit less than the 148 gr wasdutter. Not much less and I doubt you will feel the difference.
 
The WWB is a mild load , one I have used extensively. It is also readily available - oft times at a better price that that in your image.
The PRIVI is not as mild , but is still on the light side of common .38 sp.

http://www.ballistics101.com/38_special.php

Use this link - make this chart a favorite on your phone ... with that info you can compare and judge while you are right there in the store.

Wadcutters are deliberately nice and mild but a bit pricey.
 
Depends on you're perspective. 130 grain bullet at an advertised 800 fps won't be breaking any wrists or detaching any retinas. But in an ultra light weight gun it may be unpleasant with extended use, in a normal sized steel revolver they'd be a pussy cat (in my opinion).
 
The WWB is a mild load , one I have used extensively. It is also readily available - oft times at a better price that that in your image.
The PRIVI is not as mild , but is still on the light side of common .38 sp.

http://www.ballistics101.com/38_special.php

Use this link - make this chart a favorite on your phone ... with that info you can compare and judge while you are right there in the store.

Wadcutters are deliberately nice and mild but a bit pricey.


So how do you use that ballistics chart to tell what is a nice, low recoil load?

Is it FPS, like 700 FPS means it's a low recoil load?
 
IPSC originated Power Factor as a quick estimator for recoil IN THE SAME GUN or at least the same weight gun.
Power Factor = muzzle velocity in fps x bullet weight in grains, divide by 1000 to get a convenient three figures.
800 fps x 130 gr /1000 = 104 econoball in OP.
750 fps x 148 gr /1000 = 111 midrange wadcutter.
850 fps x 158 gr /1000 = 134 old police load.

Power factor is bullet momentum, just not in consistent scientific units, and recoil is the conservation of momentum.
 
Winchester loaded a 150 grain LRN White Box is much better than the 130 grain FMJ. I haven't seen any on dealers shelves in quite awhile though!
HSM (Hunters Shack Munitions) load some nice .38 spls at cowboy velocities.
 
You got time for a rant?
OK. 130 grain .38 Spls are horrible---worse than the universally issued 158 grain LRN "Widow Makers"
The ONLY thing I can see using them for is maybe as a practice load for something like a +p 125 grain SJHP even though the difference in recoil would be seriously disproportionate.
Definitely not a fan.
Rant over.
 
You got time for a rant?
OK. 130 grain .38 Spls are horrible---worse than the universally issued 158 grain LRN "Widow Makers"
The ONLY thing I can see using them for is maybe as a practice load for something like a +p 125 grain SJHP even though the difference in recoil would be seriously disproportionate.
Definitely not a fan.
Rant over.


How are they horrible?

I'm only looking for super, low recoil loads to shoot paper.
 
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