---
title: "Federal Hydra-Shok .38 Special 135gr JHP, 50 Rounds"
description: "$70.94 at Big Sky Ammo, about usual."
type: "product"
category: "ammo"
brand: "Federal"
landed_price: 70.94
currency: "USD"
price_per_round_cents: 141.9
best_store: "Big Sky Ammo"
deal_signal: "about"
usual_price: 70.78
updated: "2026-10-19T15:24:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/federal-hydra-shok-38-special-135gr-jhp-50-rounds-53q"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Federal Hydra-Shok .38 Special 135gr JHP, 50 Rounds

> Lowest landed price: **$70.94** at Big Sky Ammo (★ 4.3, 2,740 reviews), **$1.42/rd**. About usual (usual $70.78, the 90-day median). In stock, verified 2026-10-19 15:24 UTC.

- Item price $51.99 + $18.95 shipping. Landed price excludes sales tax.
- 90-day range: $58.33 to $78.79
- 2-year low: $55.19 (Feb 12, 2025)
- Price unchanged for 9 days (since 2026-10-11 10:01 UTC)
- MSRP: $76.99 (8% off)
- Brand: Federal. Category: ammo.
- [Buy at Big Sky Ammo](https://trigger.deals/go/federal-hydra-shok-38-special-135gr-jhp-50-rounds-53q?store=big-sky-ammo)

## Compare stores (5)

Ranked by landed price: the item plus shipping to you, before tax.

| Store | Rating | Landed price | Per round | Versus best | Item price | Shipping | Stock | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Big Sky Ammo (best) | ★ 4.3 | $70.94 | $1.42 | Best price | $51.99 | $18.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 15:24 UTC |
| Blue Ridge Munitions | ★ 4.5 | $71.94 | $1.44 | +2.00¢/rd | $54.99 | $16.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 14:45 UTC |
| Keystone Shooting Supply | ★ 4.8 | $73.94 | $1.48 | +6.00¢/rd | $63.99 | $9.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 14:56 UTC |
| Lone Pine Outfitters | ★ 4.5 | $74.94 | $1.50 | +8.00¢/rd | $56.99 | $17.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 14:07 UTC |
| Red River Outdoors | ★ 4.4 | $80.94 | $1.62 | +20.0¢/rd | $65.95 | $14.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 13:45 UTC |

## Price history

Lowest landed price across stores, weekly over the last 90 days (full daily history: [JSON API](https://trigger.deals/api/v1/products/federal-hydra-shok-38-special-135gr-jhp-50-rounds-53q?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $67.44 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $70.78 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $71.77 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $76.50 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $78.79 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $78.79 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $68.93 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $70.72 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $69.85 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $69.85 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $68.12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $70.94 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $70.94 |

## About this product

50 rounds of Federal Hydra-Shok .38 Special 135gr JHP: .38 Special with 135 grains JHP bullets and nickel-plated brass cases. Made for self-defense. Some states require an age check or ship ammo only to a dealer; the store confirms at checkout.

## Specs

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Caliber | .38 Special |
| Bullet weight | 135 grains |
| Bullet type | JHP |
| Case | Nickel-plated brass |
| Rounds | 50 |
| Use | Self-defense |

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