38 Short Colt Ammo
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MSRP:$4.89
Used Price:
$20.69
Sale Price:
$22.99
Ammo Stats
Recoil
6.51 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.07
Sectional Density
0.11 lb/in²
Average Fps
730 fps
Average Gr
125 gr
Average Energy
201 ft-lbf
Pwdr Chrg Wght
3.1 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
764 fps
Range
50 yd
Muzzle Velocity
730 fps
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See DealAbout The .38 Short Colt Ammo, also known as the .38 Short Center Fire Ammo, was a heeled bullet cartridge created to be used for metallic cartridge conversion of the ball Colt and Cap 1851 revolver from the times of the American Civil War. Later, to modernize and increase the performance of the .38 Short Colt Ammo, it was fitted with a 9.1mm diameter cartridge lubricated from the inside between the ranges of 125 and 135-grain loads. The .38 Short Colt Ammo
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visually resembles the .38 S&W Ammo, but the casings' dimensions are pretty different. The .38 Short Colt Ammo design was used to produce the .38 Long Colt Ammo and the .38 Special Ammo. Today, Remington produces the 125-grain variant, and Magtech manufactures the 95-grain load for the .38 Short Colt Ammo. The overall length of the .38 Short Colt Ammo is 19.4mm, and the bullet diameter of the cartridge is 9.1mm. The 129-grain bullet variant of the .38 Short Colt Ammo can travel at a velocity of 777 feet per second while creating an energy level of 181 ft.lbf.
Manufacturer
Colt's Manufacturing LLC designed and produced the .38 Short Colt Ammo in the United States.
Uses
The .38 Short Colt Ammo produces the best results in close ranges, and since it can be chambered in small concealable guns, it's perfect for self-defense. It can also be used to hunt small game and pest control.38 Short Colt For Sale
38 Short Colt Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 30 | -0.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 60 | -3.42 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 90 | -7.69 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 130 | -13.67 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 160 | -21.35 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 190 | -30.75 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 230 | -41.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 260 | -54.66 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 290 | -69.18 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 130 | 160 | 190 | 230 | 260 | 290 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.85 | -3.42 | -7.69 | -13.67 | -21.35 | -30.75 | -41.85 | -54.66 | -69.18 |
| Energy (fps) | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 |
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Ammo Stats
Recoil
6.51 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.07
Sectional Density
0.11 lb/in²
Average Fps
730 fps
Average Gr
125 gr
Average Energy
201 ft-lbf
Pwdr Chrg Wght
3.1 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
764 fps
Range
50 yd
Muzzle Velocity
730 fps
Muzzle Energy
201 J
Bullet Drop
0.1 in
Wind Drift
0.05 in
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38 Short Colt Specifications
Category
Caliber
38 Short 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
0.273 in
Land Diameter
0.272 in
Neck Diameter
0.309 in
Base Diameter
0.368 in
Rim Diameter
0.388 in
Rim Thickness
0.052 in
Case Length
18 in
Oal Cartridge Length
25 in
Bullet Weight
125 gr
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