Federal Premium Gold Medal Match Ammunition 38 Special 148 Grain Lead Wadcutter Box of 50

Federal Premium Gold Medal Match .38 Special ammunition in 148 grain lead wadcutter is purpose-built for competitive shooters who demand consistency and precision on every single shot. This is match-grade ammunition engineered to tight tolerances—the kind of ammo that separates winners from the rest of the field at bullseye competitions and sanctioned pistol matches. Each box contains 50 rounds loaded to exacting standards that Federal has refined over decades of competition ammunition development.

The 148 grain lead wadcutter bullet design is the standard for precision target shooting in .38 Special. The flat-nose geometry cuts clean, sharp holes in paper targets—essential for competition scoring where every point counts. Lead construction keeps velocities consistent and recoil manageable, allowing you to focus on sight picture and trigger control rather than fighting the gun. Federal's match-grade primers and quality control ensure shot-to-shot uniformity that separates match ammunition from standard offerings.

If you're serious about competition shooting, you already know that ammunition choice directly impacts your scores. Gold Medal Match is the go-to round for .38 Special shooters competing in bullseye, IPSC, and other precision disciplines. The combination of bullet design, consistent powder charges, and tight quality standards means you can load the same round every time and trust the performance. This is the ammo that's been on the winners' benches for generations.

Key Features

• Match-grade 148 grain lead wadcutter bullet for clean target holes and competitive scoring
• Engineered for shot-to-shot consistency across the box
• Purpose-designed for bullseye and precision pistol competition
• 50 rounds per box

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wadcutter bullet and why do competition shooters use it?

A wadcutter is a flat-nose bullet design that punches clean, sharply-defined holes in paper targets. Competition shooters prefer wadcutters because the distinct hole edges make scoring easier and more accurate—especially important in bullseye matches where a single point can determine the winner.

Is Federal Premium Gold Medal Match suitable for standard .38 Special pistols?

Yes, this ammunition is chambered in standard .38 Special and will function in any firearm chambered for that cartridge. Always verify your firearm's specifications before loading.

What's included in a box?

Each box contains 50 rounds of Federal Premium Gold Medal Match .38 Special ammunition loaded with 148 grain lead wadcutter bullets.