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What size bullet does a 38 caliber?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 9/18/2023

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.

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∙ 13y ago

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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.

Is 38 caliber bullet the diameter?

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

Can a .38 fit a 30-30 rifle?

No. The bullet is too big. A 30-30 is a .30 caliber bullet. a .38 bullet is .357 caliber

Can you put a 38 caliber bullet in a 357 caliber revolver?

.38 Special, yes. Other .38 cartridges (such as the .38 Long Colt or .38 Super), no.

What is the difference between a 38 caliber pistol and a 22 caliber pistol?

The 22 is a very small bullet and the 38 is about 4 times larger. The pistols however may be about the same size but will be chambered accordingly.

Can an automatic fire a .38 caliber or .357 caliber bullet?

Depending on what it is chamberd for, yes.

What is the difference between a .22 caliber bullet and a .32 caliber bullet?

The .22 caliber bullet is ABOUT .22 inches wide. A .32 bullet is about .32 inches wide. The bullet will also be heavier due to size.

What caliber is a 7.62x54R bullet?

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What is difference between a 38 caliber bullet and a 45 bullet?

Caliber refers to the diameter of a bullet. A bullet for a .38 Special is actually .357 inches across, and for a .45 auto, about .451 inches. The 45 bullet will be wider, and usually heavier. Please note that this is only the BULLET, which is the projectile. The CARTRIDGE (case, primer, powder, bullet) of the two are different size, shape, design and weight. There also is the .45 Colt bullet (often referred to as a .45 Long Colt). This is about the same diameter as the .45 auto but has a longer cartridge than the .45 auto or 38 Special.

What is pistol caliber?

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What size bullet matches 6.35mm?

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What firearms can fire a 38 caliber bullet?

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