Hunt & Live
Handgun 125 grain

38 Super +P Ballistics

BC: 0 · self-defense, target, plinking

Key Performance Data

1240fps
Muzzle Velocity
427ft-lbs
Muzzle Energy
0BC
Ballistic Coefficient
0"@ 200yds
Bullet Drop

Velocity & Energy at Distance

Muzzle
1240 fps
100 yds
1043 fps
200 yds
0 fps
Muzzle
427 ft-lbs
100 yds
302 ft-lbs
200 yds
0 ft-lbs

38 Super +P Overview

The38 Super +Pis a handgun cartridge firing a 125 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of . At the muzzle, it produces 1240 fps velocity and 427 ft-lbs of energy.

Ballistics Table

DistanceVelocity (fps)Energy (ft-lbs)Bullet Drop (in)
Muzzle12404270.0
100 yards10433027.5
200 yards

Performance Analysis

With a muzzle velocity of1240 fpsand muzzle energy of427 ft-lbs, the 38 Super +P is best suited for small game and target shooting.

The ballistic coefficient of **** is typical for this class of cartridge.

Suitable Applications

This cartridge is commonly used for: self-defense, target, plinking.

Velocity Retention

From muzzle to 200 yards, the 38 Super +P retains 0.0% of its initial velocity and 0.0% of its muzzle energy.

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