38 Special Ammo Price Guide: What to Pay in 2026
Price Distribution
Looking for the best price on a 38 Special Ammo? We track every deal posted to r/gundeals so you know exactly what a good price looks like — and when to buy.
What Should You Pay for a 38 Special Ammo?
Based on 3 new (per round) deals tracked from r/gundeals, here’s what the market looks like for the 38 Special Ammo chambered in 38 Special:
These numbers describe new (per round) 38 Special Ammo deals (cost per round). Prices for other conditions are tracked separately and are not averaged in.
Price Breakdown
- Great deal: At or below $0.23/rd — buy with confidence
- Good deal: $0.23/rd — solid price, worth grabbing
- Average: $0.23/rd–$0.80/rd — fair but nothing special
- Overpaying: Above $0.80/rd — wait for a better deal
Based on our 38 Special Ammo price tracker — updated with every r/gundeals post.
Recent 38 Special Ammo New (Per Round) Deals from r/gundeals
- $150 — [ammo] 40% off 38 Special 110gr Frangible - 19.95 / 50 round box (40cpp) | +new US made 5.45x39 62gr from ravenrocksprecision.com (1 upvotes)
- $143 — [Ammo] Remington Golden Saber 38 Special 125 Gr +P BJHP - 57¢ - (AFTER COUPON) 250 rds for $143.63 from ammunitiondepot.com (45 upvotes)
- $233 — [ammo] Winchester 38 Special 130gr Full Metal Jacket 1000/Case $233 + ship/tax from brownells.com (481 upvotes)
View all 38 Special Ammo deals and full price history →
How to Get the Best 38 Special Ammo Price
- Set up an alert. Add “38 Special Ammo” as a keyword in your alert preferences and we’ll email you the moment a deal posts.
- Know your target price. Anything under $0.23/rd is a strong buy. Don’t pay above $0.80/rd unless you need it today.
- Check the price history. Our 38 Special Ammo product page shows every deal we’ve tracked with price trends over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good price for a 38 Special Ammo?
For a new (per round) 38 Special Ammo, anything at or below $0.23/round is a great deal — that is the cheapest 10% of tracked deals, and it sells out quickly on r/gundeals. $0.23/round–$0.23/round is a solid deal worth grabbing. Above $0.80/round, you are paying more than three quarters of tracked deals and should wait for a real drop.
How much does a 38 Special Ammo usually cost?
Across 3 tracked r/gundeals deals, a new (per round) 38 Special Ammo averages around $0.54/round, with verified deals ranging from below $0.23/round on the low end to above $0.80/round on the high end. Retail (non-deal) pricing typically sits at or above $0.80/round. Deals in other conditions are priced separately and are not averaged into this figure.
Should I buy a 38 Special Ammo now or wait?
Check the current price of the new (per round) 38 Special Ammo against $0.23/round (great), $0.23/round (good), $0.54/round (average). If the price you are seeing is below $0.23/round, buy — these prices do not stay around. Otherwise set a free price alert and let the deal come to you.
Where can I see live 38 Special Ammo deals?
Live deals for the 38 Special Ammo from r/gundeals are tracked on our product page, sorted by price and recency, with each deal including dealer reputation and time-to-sellout data.
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