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25 yds for both. From a 2 inch barrel 25 yds is done with little difficulty with both.
The real answer comes down to the powder charge and barrel length. 357 has more powder so has a flatter trajectory and a bit more range.
A 4 inch barrel with a hot load and a heavy bullet 158 - 200 grain in .38 or .357 can reach out to 75 - 150 yds.
Longer barrel add 25 yds for each inch over 4 inchs up to 8 inches. After that it just runs out of steam.
What else can I help you with?
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.
What is the effective range of a Glock 31 357 caliber handgun?
The effective range on this certain Glock is about 125 yards.
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 is the maximum range of a .357 magnum two and a half inch barrel?
Mamimum range is about 900 yards. Maximum EFFECTIVE range is about 50 yards.
Does 357 bullets work for a 38 special?
No, but a 38 special will work in a 357
Are .357 and .38 special interchangeable?
No, .357 and .38 special are not interchangeable because the .357 cartridge is longer and more powerful than the .38 special cartridge.
Will a .38 special cartridge work in a .357 firearm?
Yes, a .38 special cartridge can be safely fired in a .357 firearm. The .357 firearm is designed to accommodate both .38 special and .357 cartridges.
Can you shoot regular 38 caliber ammunition in a 38 special?
NO, a 38 Special is actually .357 caliber. NO, a 38 Special is actually .357 caliber. A 38 special is NOT a 357 magnum. Both bullet heads are about .357 in diameter. The difference between the 38 and 357 is the length of the brass case. The 357 brass case is a bit longer then the 38 special case, and the gun powder load is a bit higher then the 38 special load...... Further, you can shoot a 38 special case in the 357 magnum revolver, however, you cannot fire a 357 magnum round in the 38 special. The 38 special cylinder is too short for the 357 round......
Can a 38 special shoot a 357 round"?
No, a .38 Special cannot shoot a .357 round because the .357 round is longer and more powerful than the .38 Special.
What is the compatibility of a 38 special round in a 357 revolver?
A .38 Special round is compatible with a .357 revolver because the .357 revolver is designed to shoot both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition. The .38 Special round is slightly shorter than the .357 Magnum round, but it can be safely fired in a .357 revolver without any issues.
Can you use 38 special ammo in a 357 sig 239 handgun?
No. 357 SIG and 357 Magnum are two very different cartridges. You can use .38 Special in a .357 magnum gun, but not 357 SIG Adding to the above, the compatibility of .38 Special and .357 Magnum applies only to revolvers. You cannot cycle .38 Special in a magazine fed .357 Magnum lever action or semi automatic.
Can a .357 firearm shoot .38 Special ammunition?
Yes, a .357 firearm can shoot .38 Special ammunition because the .38 Special cartridge is shorter than the .357 cartridge, allowing it to fit and be fired safely in a .357 firearm.
