What is the muzzle velocity I with they would give us they information?

Hi Steven, the muzzle velocity is 690 ft and muzzle energy is 156 ft/lbs, as seen here >>> https://www.federalpremium.com/handgun/gold-medal/gold-medal-handgun/11-GM38A.html Stay safe & have a great day!

Good evening to you!! The Federal Gold Medal Lead Wadcutter Match .38 Special ammunition has a muzzle velocity of 690 feet per second (fps) and a muzzle energy of 156 foot-pounds (ft-lbs), according to Federal Premium and other retailers. These figures are typically achieved from a 4-inch barrel.

Hi Steven and welcome. Muzzle velocity: 710 fps & Muzzle energy: 165 ft/lbs. Cheers and stay safe!

What is the muzzle velocity I with they would give us they information?

Hi Steven and welcome. Muzzle velocity: 710 fps & Muzzle energy: 165 ft/lbs. Cheers and stay safe!

The Federal web site says 690 fps, not sure how 710 gets best answer. I guess Federal doesn't know the velocity of their own ammo. 🤔

Good evening to you!! The Federal Gold Medal Lead Wadcutter Match .38 Special ammunition has a muzzle velocity of 690 feet per second (fps) and a muzzle energy of 156 foot-pounds (ft-lbs), according to Federal Premium and other retailers. These figures are typically achieved from a 4-inch barrel.

Hi Steven, the muzzle velocity is 690 ft and muzzle energy is 156 ft/lbs, as seen here >>> https://www.federalpremium.com/handgun/gold-medal/gold-medal-handgun/11-GM38A.html Stay safe & have a great day!

I shoot alot of wadcutters in my 642 and 637. Can anyone recommend anything else with low recoil that is inexpensive. I can shoot 200 to 300 of these wadcutters. And maybe 10 rounds of regular ammo. Any help would be appreciated. The only absorb g the recoil is me and my arm. Than you

Ben, wad-cutters will be about it for target loads. Self defense has some options as well : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/714001992/fed+pd+hydra-shk+38spl+110gr+20%2f200

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Federal Gold Medal Lead Wadcutter Match 50RD 148gr .38 Spc - Brass Casing

Name: Federal Gold Medal Lead Wadcutter Match 50RD 148gr .38 Spc
Brand: Federal Premium
SKU: 67124
Price: 39.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

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If you're a competition shooter, there is no better choice than Federal Premium Gold Medal Match ammunition. Federal's Lead Wadcutter, Full Metal Jacket and Full Metal Jacket Semi-Wadcutter Match bullets are unequaled in match-grade performance.

50 rounds per box, 20 boxes per case.

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38 Special

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Wadcutter

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$0.79/round

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Model: GM38A

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Federal Gold Medal Lead Wadcutter Match 50RD 148gr .38 Spc

50 rounds per box, 20 boxes per case.

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Johnny C on 05/26/2023

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Awesome bullet to tear right thru something! IMO, GREAT FOR DEFENSE!

Owen B on 06/18/2019

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Fantastic rounds. Low recoil and extremely accurate. Obviously the terminal ballistics aren't as good as some of the defensive rounds, but the accuracy makes these perfect for the range. While I might not make this my first choice for a defensive round, I wouldn't hesitate to carry them if needed.

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Q: What is the muzzle velocity I with they would give us they information?
Answered

Asked 06/26/2025 19:04 by Steven S

A:

Hi Steven, the muzzle velocity is 690 ft and muzzle energy is 156 ft/lbs, as seen here >>> https://www.federalpremium.com/handgun/gold-medal/gold-medal-handgun/11-GM38A.html
Stay safe & have a great day!
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Q: What is the muzzle velocity I with they would give us they information?
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Asked 06/26/2025 19:04 by Steven S

A:

Hi Steven and welcome. Muzzle velocity: 710 fps & Muzzle energy: 165 ft/lbs. Cheers and stay safe!
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Q: I shoot alot of wadcutters in my 642 and 637. Can anyone recommend anything else with low recoil that is inexpensive. I can shoot 200 to 300 of these wadcutters. And maybe 10 rounds of regular ammo. Any help would be appreciated. The only absorb g the recoil is me and my arm.
Than you
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Asked 07/08/2019 00:37 by ben k

A:

Ben, wad-cutters will be about it for target loads. Self defense has some options as well : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/714001992/fed+pd+hydra-shk+38spl+110gr+20%2f200

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