The .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) has a slightly longer case than the .357 Magnum - 1.30 inches vs. 1.29 inches for the .357 Magnum. They both have an overall length of 1.59 inches. However, the two cartridges are in no way compatible, nor are they compatible for reloads in the other caliber.
A .357 Magnum firearm requires .357 Magnum ammunition.
Yes, it is safe to shoot .38 Special ammunition in a .357 Magnum revolver. The .357 Magnum revolver is designed to safely shoot both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition.
Yes, a .357 Magnum revolver can shoot .38 Special ammunition.
Yes, you can shoot .38 Special ammunition out of a .357 Magnum revolver. The .357 Magnum revolver is designed to also shoot .38 Special ammunition, as the .38 Special cartridge is shorter than the .357 Magnum cartridge.
Yes, a .357 Magnum firearm can shoot .38 Special ammunition.
It will accept 357 magnum or 38 special ammunition.
Yes
IF a rifle is chambered in caliber .35y magnum, yes. Among others, Marlin made a lever action .357 magnum rifle.
Any .357 Magnum revolver (this does not apply to automatics or any other type of firearm) can fire .357 Magnum and .38 Special cartridges.
Yes, firearms chambered in .357 Magnum can typically shoot .38 Special ammunition due to the similar dimensions of the cartridges.
Although it can be done, DO NOT !! Never fire ammunition in a weapon that it is not chambered for.
Yes, firearms chambered in .357 Magnum can typically shoot .38 Special ammunition due to the similar dimensions of the cartridges.