38 special ammo versus 357

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

case length is the main criteria. If the 357 is loaded and placed in the 38 special it will extend beyond the cylinder. But the 38 special can be used in the 357 with no problems.

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∙ 16y ago

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Can you fire 357 ammo in a 38 special?

No, you should not fire .357 ammo in a .38 Special gun as the .357 ammo is longer and more powerful, which can be dangerous and damage the gun.

Why is a 38 special called that if its actually 357?

Your gun is a 357 and can shoot both 357 ammo and 38 special ammo. The nice thing about these guns is you can practice at the range with 38S bullets, which are much cheaper, and save the 357 ammo for home defense.

Can a rossi 38 special pistol shoot 357 ammo?

No. 38 Special only.

What ammo can be shot from 357 mag revolver?

38 Special and .357 Magnum.

Can you use 38 special ammo in your 357?

Yes, you can shoot 38 specials through a .357 magnum revolver.

Can 38 special plus p ammo be used in a 357 revolver?

Yes it can. I do not think you will exceed the .357 pressures with .38 +P.

Can you fire .38 cal ammo in a firearm chambered for .357 Magnum?

.38 Special cartridges may be safety fired in a .357 Magnum firearm. The .38 Special is actually not .38 caliber, but is .357 caliber. After shooting them, it is a good idea to scrub the chamber well, as the shorter .38 Special may build up a ring of fouling that will make chambering .357 cartridges difficult (until it is cleaned). .38 Special is basically a .357 Short. This does NOT apply to other .38 ammo, such as .38 Super, .38 S&W, etc.

Can you shoot 38 caliber ammo in a 94ae 357?

38 Special only, do not try to fire other types of 38 in it

What ammo can be used in a 38 spec revolver?

.38 Special, .38 Long Colt, .38 Short Colt. .38 S&W CANNOT be used in a .38 Special. .38 Special can be fired from a .357 Magnum weapon, but .357 Magnum cannot be fired from a .38 Special weapon.

What kind of 38 ammo can be used in a 357 revolver?

Any .38 ammo can be safly fired in a .357. +P .38 loads do not exceed .357 pressures.

Can you shoot 357 caliber in 38 pistol?

The .357 Magnum cartridge is longer and much more powerful than the .38 Special. While .38 Special ammo CAN be safely fired in a .357 Magnum, the reverse is not true. It is dangerous to try this.

Can a rossi 38 special shoot 357 ammo?

Nope. 357 magnum cartridge is too long, and too powerful.

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