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Are all 357 cal magnum?
No, there are .357 caliber bullets that are not magnum, but they are in the minority.
Does 357 bullets work for a 38 special?
No, but a 38 special will work in a 357
Can you use 357 magnum bullets in a standard 357 hand gun?
If the weapon is chambered in 357 Magnum, you can fire the round in it.
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.
Can you use 38special bullets with a 357 revolver?
Yes, but please use the correct term- cartridges. Not bullets. A .38 Special is basically a .357 Short, and you can safely shoot .38 Special in a .357 magnum. The opposite is NOT true.
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.
What caliber pistols can shoot .38 bullets?
38 or 357
Can the 357 S and W CTG shoot 38 special bullets?
Yes
Can 38 caliber bullets be used in a 357 magnum?
No. <><><> Above is correct- however, ,38 Special CARTRIDGES can be used in a .357 magnum revolver. The .38 Special is actually not .38 caliber, but .357 caliber. .38 caliber bullets, such as used in the .38 S&W catridge, cannot be used.
What is a bigger bullet 45 caliber or 357?
The .45 caliber is bigger in diameter. If you mean weight. The .45 caliber is generally heavier. However there are some lightweight .45 caliber bullets that are lighter than .357 caliber bullets. Generally speaking .45 caliber bullets weigh between 180 - 230 grains. While .357 caliber bullets generally weigh between 158 - 180 grains. If you are talking about diameter, the .357 caliber bullets are approximately 0.357 inches in diameter. The .45 caliber is approximately 0.450 inches in diameter. Again, using this measure, the .45 caliber is the larger bullet.
What kind of bullets does a 357 sig shoot?
The ammunition is called .357 Sig. Most pistols in .357 Sig can shoot the .40 S&W when you drop in a .40 S&W barrel.
Why do .38 cal pistol bullets measure .357 dia?
The outside of the cartridge case is .38. The .357 bullet fits inside the cartridge case.
