815 listings in stock from 18 stores, checked Nov 13, 2026, 5:45 AM CT
As of Nov 13, 2026, the market price of bulk .38 Special FMJ in packs of 500+ is $0.52 per round, the median of 97 listings. Source: RangeRegistry.com.
Lowest price for .38 Special is $0.38/rd at True Shot Ammo, with 815 offers in stock. Brass-case FMJ runs $0.40/rd (lowest) to $0.54/rd (median). Hollow point runs $0.48/rd (lowest) to $1.09/rd (median).
Ships to Texas (policy does not exclude it): True Shot Ammo, Freedom Munitions, BulkAmmo.com, Lucky Gunner, OpticsPlanet, Cheaper Than Dirt and others. Texas shipping policies.
As of Nov 13, 2026, the lowest .38 Special price we track is $0.38 per round at True Shot Ammo.
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Based on the published shipping policies of retailers listing .38 Special. Each retailer counts as shipping to every state except where its own policy excludes the state or sets conditions, or a state law restricts ammo shipping. A state is listed below if at least one retailer excludes it or sets conditions.
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State law restricts or sets conditions for shipping ammo to California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island. In those states a retailer with no published policy for the state is marked check retailer, not ships.
Common .38 Special ammo questions
What is the cheapest .38 Special ammo right now?
As of November 13, 2026, the lowest .38 Special price we track is $0.38 per round (Precision One - 38 Special - 125 Grain - FMJ - Bulk - REMAN - 1000 Rounds, 1,000 rounds, True Shot Ammo), and the median of all .38 Special listings is $0.65 per round.
Is this .38 Special ammo in stock?
Yes. All 815 .38 Special listings on this page showed as in stock at their stores when we last checked, Nov 13, 2026, 5:45 AM CT. Stock can change within minutes, so confirm at the store before you order.
What is the market price per round for .38 Special?
$0.52 per round: the median of 97 listings of bulk .38 Special FMJ in packs of 500+. The median of every .38 Special listing we track, defensive and match loads included, is $0.65 per round.
Has .38 Special ammo gotten cheaper over the last 30 days?
Lowest $0.38/rd now vs $0.39/rd 30 days ago (down 4.3%). This compares the lowest price on two days from our daily snapshots.
Will a retailer ship .38 Special ammo to my state?
Each retailer sets its own shipping rules, and some exclude certain states or require an FFL. Our shipping guide lists published retailer policies and links the sources. It is not legal advice, so check your state and local law. Ammo shipping by state.
Is it cheaper to buy in bulk?
Larger packs often price lower per round, but not always. The guide compares median prices for bulk packs and boxes. Bulk vs boxed ammo.