38 Long Colt Ammo
GunCritic Score
50%
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MSRP:$3.99
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$3.59
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$3.99
Ammo Stats
Recoil
6.5 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.09
Sectional Density
0.15 lb/in²
Average Fps
777 fps
Average Gr
150 gr
Average Energy
273 ft-lbf
Pwdr Chrg Wght
3.2 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
770 fps
Range
50 yd
Muzzle Velocity
800 fps
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See DealAbout The .38 Long Colt Ammo, also known as the .38 LC Ammo, a cartridge that used black powder, was designed and introduced into the markets in 1875 in the United States. The United States Military adopted the .38 Long Colt Ammo as a standard military cartridge in 1892. The .38 Long Colt Ammo is slightly more powerful than the .38 Short Colt Ammo. These cartridges differ in length, bullet diameter, weight, and design. The .38 Long Colt Ammo uses a .357-.358
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in the cartridge; this way, the bearing surface and lubricant are entirely contained in the casing. However, the .38 Long Colt Ammo proved to be highly ineffective in wars as it was unable to deliver satisfying performance in the Philippine-American War. The .38 Long Colt Ammo remained the US Army's primary cartridge for revolves until the introduction of the .45 M1909 Ammo in 1909. The .38 Long Colt Ammo has an overall length of 26.2mm, and the bullet diameter measures 9.1mm. The 150-grain bullet load is the heaviest variant of the .38 Long Colt Ammo, which can travel at a velocity of 777 feet per second while creating an energy level of 201 ft.lbf.
Manufacturer
Colt produced the .38 Long Colt Ammo in 1892.
Uses
The US Army has mainly used the .38 Long Colt Ammo for military purposes. Later it was used for target practicing and sports but was abandoned after the .38 Special Ammo was introduced.38 Long Colt For Sale
38 Long Colt Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 369.08 | 850.00 |
| 10 | -0.40 | 369.08 | 850.00 |
| 20 | -1.59 | 369.08 | 850.00 |
| 30 | -3.58 | 369.08 | 850.00 |
| 50 | -6.36 | 369.08 | 850.00 |
| 60 | -9.94 | 369.08 | 850.00 |
| 70 | -14.32 | 369.08 | 850.00 |
| 90 | -19.48 | 369.08 | 850.00 |
| 100 | -25.45 | 369.08 | 850.00 |
| 110 | -32.21 | 369.08 | 850.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 90 | 100 | 110 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.40 | -1.59 | -3.58 | -6.36 | -9.94 | -14.32 | -19.48 | -25.45 | -32.21 |
| Energy (fps) | 369.08 | 369.08 | 369.08 | 369.08 | 369.08 | 369.08 | 369.08 | 369.08 | 369.08 | 369.08 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 850.00 | 850.00 | 850.00 | 850.00 | 850.00 | 850.00 | 850.00 | 850.00 | 850.00 | 850.00 |
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Ammo Stats
Recoil
6.5 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.09
Sectional Density
0.15 lb/in²
Average Fps
777 fps
Average Gr
150 gr
Average Energy
273 ft-lbf
Pwdr Chrg Wght
3.2 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
770 fps
Range
50 yd
Muzzle Velocity
800 fps
Muzzle Energy
286 J
Bullet Drop
0.1 in
Wind Drift
0.05 in
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38 Long Colt Specifications
Category
Caliber
.38 Long Colt
Gun Types
Revolver
Case Types
Rimmed, Straight-walled
Case Material
Brass
Rim Type
Rimmed
Bullet Types
Lead Round Nose,Full Metal Jacket,Jacketed Hollow Point
Primer Type
Small Pistol
Bullet Diameter
0.341 in
Land Diameter
0.333 in
Neck Diameter
0.376 in
Base Diameter
0.446 in
Rim Diameter
0.494 in
Rim Thickness
0.053 in
Case Length
26 in
Oal Cartridge Length
32 in
Bullet Weight
148 gr
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