The .357 part of the name means that the bullet diameter .357 inches. I do not know what the "Magnum" means in the name.
The actual bullet diameter (as well as that of the .38 Special) is .357.
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The .357 Magnum is a larger cartridge, can fire a heavier bullet, and has about twice the energy of a 9mm Parabellum cartridge.
For most uses, a jacketed hollowpoint.
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.
The distance a .357 Magnum bullet can travel depends on factors such as the specific load, barrel length, and angle of fire. On average, a .357 Magnum bullet can travel up to 1 to 1.5 miles if fired horizontally. However, it will lose velocity and energy over distance, decreasing its lethality.
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.
No. It is a fatter diameter than .357, and will not fit. The bullet diameter is .361, instead of .357.
.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.
A .357 Magnum firearm requires .357 Magnum ammunition.
With proper shot placement and bullet constuction, yes.