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What does 357 magnum mean?
The .357 part of the name means that the bullet diameter .357 inches. I do not know what the "Magnum" means in the name.
What caliber is a 357 magnum?
The actual bullet diameter (as well as that of the .38 Special) is .357.
Which has a bigger bullet A Smith and Wesson .32 revolver and a Colt .357 Magnum?
colt 357
How does a 357 magnum campare to a 9mm?
The .357 Magnum is a larger cartridge, can fire a heavier bullet, and has about twice the energy of a 9mm Parabellum cartridge.
What is the most damaging bullet for a 357 Magnum?
For most uses, a jacketed hollowpoint.
What does 357 gun stand for?
357- as in .357 magnum, is the diameter of the bullets fired in fractions of an inch. It uses a bullet that is 0.357 inches wide.
Can you shoot 357 mag rounds in a 38 pistol?
No. However, .38 Special ammo CAN be safely fired in a .357 Magnum firearm. Both cartridges use a bullet that is .357 in diameter- but the .357 magnum is longer, and more powerful.
Can you shoot 38 Smith and Wesson not special in a 357 magnum?
No. It is a fatter diameter than .357, and will not fit. The bullet diameter is .361, instead of .357.
What is the distance a 357 magnum bullet will travel?
about 3.5 km shooted from 375 magnum rossi taurus 2 in parel
What is the difference between a 357 magnum and a 357 full metal jacket?
.357 Magnum refers to the cartridge in that caliber. SOME of those cartridges are loaded with a full metal jacketed bullet- meaning that the lead core of the bullet is completely surrounded by jacketing metal- usually an alloy of copper and other metals.
Is a 357 magnum a good short range deer cartridge?
With proper shot placement and bullet constuction, yes.
What is the difference between .357cal and .38cal handguns?
Assuming we're talking about .357 magnum and .38 special revolvers, the most basic difference is a .357 magnum chamber is slightly longer than the .38. The .357 casing is also slightly longer than the .38 and holds more powder. The actual bullet (the piece of lead) is the same, but because of the higher pressure of the .357, the bullet travels faster and has more energy. .357 magnum guns are typically a little heavier than a similar gun in .38.
