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As a general rule... NO!
It is possible to fire .38 ammo from a .357 firearm, as the .357 is far more powerful, and the firearm is designed to withstand greater pressures. The usual .38 is not designed to deal with the pressures generated by .357 ammo.
Always read the manufacturer specifications before experimenting with ammo. if you don't have access to the specs, take it to a reliable gunsmith. It's not worth losing eyes/hands/arms/lives over.
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Can you fire a 38 cal ammo in a 357 special semi auto?
No, the only .357 auto is a Sig. Different shaped chamber.
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.
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.
What ammo can be shot from 357 mag revolver?
38 Special and .357 Magnum.
Can you shoot 38 caliber ammo in a 94ae 357?
38 Special only, do not try to fire other types of 38 in it
Can a rossi 38 special pistol shoot 357 ammo?
No. 38 Special only.
What ammo do you use model 28-2 smith and Wesson highway patrolman?
The model 28 was made to fire the .357 magnum cartridge, but you can also fire the .38 special cartridge. The .38 special is lighter in recoil and easier on the pocket book than the powerful .357 magnum. Use .38 Special for practice, and .357 for a hunting or defense load.
38 special ammo versus 357?
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.
Can you use 38 special ammo in your 357?
Yes, you can shoot 38 specials through a .357 magnum revolver.
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 a rossi 38 special shoot 357 ammo?
Nope. 357 magnum cartridge is too long, and too powerful.
Can a 357 magnum fire 38 special ammo?
A .357 Magnum revolver can, as it uses cylinders and does not require headspacing between a cartridge and a chamber. Semi automatic, lever action, etc. .357 Magnum firearms which use a headspaced chamber cannot, however.
