Bullets for the 38 Super
Factory 38 Super ammunition is loaded with both .355 and .356 inch diameter bullets. Handloaders can choose either, and also .357 and .358 inch bullets for the Super ... the larger bullets work fine in the Super and some barrel manufacturers suggest using bullets with a diameter that is .001 to .002 inches larger than the barrels's groove diameter for best accuracy.
Hornady lists .357 inch diameter bullets in their manual for the 38 Super in addition to their .355 and .356 product line. In short, handloaders have lots of bullets to choose from.
The traditional bullet weight for the 38 Super is 130 grains, but it is loaded with bullets from 115 to 147 grains ... But anything of the 9mm/38 caliber realm will do, including 38 caliber revolver bullets. ... below shows examples of bullets that can be loaded in the 38 Super.