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Can you fire .38 cal ammo in a firearm chambered for .357 Magnum?
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.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.
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Which handgun can fire a various size ammunition?
There are numerous handguns that will fire more than one caliber or type of ammo. The Taurus Judge will fire .410 shotgun ammo or .45 Colt ammo. Smith and Wesson has just started producing a gun similar revolver called the Governer that will fire .410, .45 Colt, or .45 ACP. You can fire .38 special in any gun that is chambered in .357 magnum (but not vice-versa) or .44 special in a gun chambered for .44 magnum (but not vice-versa). Also there are other types. There is a very rare revolver called the Medusa that will fire anything in the .38 or 9mm family, including 9mm Kurz (380), 9x19mm, 38 special, and .357 magnum.
Can a 44 magnum rifle use 44 special ammo?
Yes. The 44 magnum can fire 44 special ammo in the same way a .357 magnum can use .38 Special.
What is a 38 special gun?
A firearm chambered to fire 38 special ammunition
Can you use 357 magnum bullets in a standard 357 hand gun?
If the weapon is chambered in 357 Magnum, you can fire the round in it.
How many rounds does a 44 magnum shoot per minute?
The rate of fire for a firearm is typically dependent on the shooter's ability to manipulate the trigger and reload. In general, a shooter can fire a 44 Magnum revolver at a rate of around 6-8 rounds per minute. However, semi-automatic pistols chambered in 44 Magnum can have a higher rate of fire, typically between 30-40 rounds per minute if the shooter is skilled.
Can you fire 32 magnum in a 32 s and w long firearm?
No
Can AK47 fire 5.56 mm ammo and 7.62 mm ammo?
No. The AK-47 is only chambered in 7.62x39mm. A 5.56x45mm round would not fit in its chamber. However, the modernized AK-101 is chambered in 5.56mm.
Can you fire a 38 long colt in a 357 magnum revolver?
Although it can be done, DO NOT !! Never fire ammunition in a weapon that it is not chambered for.
What is the difference between 223 ammo and 556MM ammo?
While they are similar, the cartridges are not the same, with slight differences in the shoulder angle, length of neck. It is safe to fire .223 in a weapon chambered for 5.56, but 5.56 ammo in a weapon chambered for .223 may NOT be safe.
Is it true that modern firearm only use center fire ammunition?
No, firearms chambered in .22 short, .22 long, .22 magnum, .17HMR, etc... are all currently being manufactured. These all use rimfire ammunition.
Can you use 357 SIG in a 357 Magnum Revolver?
DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS!! Never fire ammuntion in a weapon that it is not chambered for.
Is 22 WRF same as 22 long rifle?
No. The WRF (Winchester Rim Fire) is a larger diameter cartridge. It is the same diameter are the 22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) but is shorter than the magnum, It may be safety fired in a .22 magnum rifle, but not in a 22 LR. 22 LR ammo should NOT be fired in a rifle chambered for 22 WRF.
