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Is a 357 mag a 38 caliber?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/16/2023

Well, yes and no. Both the .357 Magnum and the earlier .38 Special catridge both use a bullet that is .357 inches in diameter. The .38 Special in not a TRUE .38 caliber cartridge.

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∙ 15y ago

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Can you shoot .38 caliber ammunition in a .357 caliber firearm?

Yes, you can shoot .38 caliber ammunition in a .357 caliber firearm.

Can you shoot .38 caliber ammunition in a .357 revolver"?

Yes, you can shoot .38 caliber ammunition in a .357 revolver because the .357 revolver is designed to also shoot .38 caliber ammunition.

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.

Is 38 caliber bullet the diameter?

Close. a .38 caliber is usually closer to .357 caliber.

Can a .357 firearm shoot .38 ammunition?

Yes, a .357 firearm can shoot .38 ammunition because the .38 caliber is slightly smaller than the .357 caliber, allowing it to fit and be fired safely in a .357 firearm.

What size bullet does a 38 caliber?

38 is the size. This answer is actually correct, but more specifically, .38 special (and many of the other .38 caliber cartridges) are actually .357. The caliber ".38" was chosen to distinguish between .357 magnum and .38 special.

What caliber pistols can shoot .38 bullets?

38 or 357

What ammo can be shot from 357 mag revolver?

38 Special and .357 Magnum.

What caliber is a 38?

caliber 38 is a caliber 38. bullet dia. is .357 caliber deals with the dia. or measurement around the bullet head, not the bullet case.

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......

What caliber ammunition can 38 special substitute for?

.357

Can you shoot .38 ammo in a .357 firearm?

Yes, you can shoot .38 ammo in a .357 firearm. The .357 firearm is designed to also shoot .38 caliber ammunition.

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