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Assuming you're talking about a .38 special and a .357 magnum, the difference is, the .357 magnum has a slightly longer chamber. The two cartridges (commonly, but incorrectly called "bullets") are the same diameter, but the .357 is slightly longer, and normally produces higher pressure and velocities when fired.
You can fire a .38 special in a gun chambered for .357, but cannot fire a .357 in a gun chambered for .38 special.
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Can a 357 use 38 rounds?
Yes, you can use .38 rounds in a .357.
What is the percentage difference between .38 and .44?
14.6341% difference.
Which numbers have a difference of 38 is it 46 72 18 34 40?
The difference between two numbers is what is left when one number is taken away from another.e.g. 72-38= 34So the answer is 72 and 34.Hope this helps, my son had this question in his homework this weekend.
How many odd numbers are between 38 and?
The number of odd numbers between 38 and n = int[abs(n - 38)/2]
What is 2 number sum is 53 whos difference is 23?
38 + 15 = 53 38 - 15 = 23
What is a k frame?
it is a handgun made by S@W 38/357
What is the difference between a 357 mag and a 38 special?
357 case is @ 1/10 of an inch longer.
What is the difference between a 380 and a 38?
Bullet diameter on a 38 is .357; on a 380 it is .355 Case is longer on a 38.
What is the difference between a 357 cal bullet and a 38 Cal Bullet?
The .357 has a longer case and a heavier bullet; it is identical to a .38 in diameter but far more powerful. This is why a .38 will fire in a .357 but not the other way around.
Whats the difference between the 357 and the 38 special cartridge?
The 357 has a longer shell casing that allows for more powder.
Can you shoot 38 caliber ammo in 357 handgun?
Yes you can. The bore is the same size.
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.
What is the difference between a 38 and 357?
Well, difference is the answer to a subtraction problem, so that means to subtract. So, you would have to do: 357-38, and you would get 319. To check it you could go: 319+38, and you would get 357. If you are not talking about subtracting, the difference between the two numbers would be that: one number is in the hundreds, and one is in the tens. Hope this helps!! P.S- I know this stuff because I am in 4th grade.
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 is the difference between .357cal and .38cal handguns?
Assuming we're talking about .357 magnum and .38 special revolvers, the most basic difference is a .357 magnum chamber is slightly longer than the .38. The .357 casing is also slightly longer than the .38 and holds more powder. The actual bullet (the piece of lead) is the same, but because of the higher pressure of the .357, the bullet travels faster and has more energy. .357 magnum guns are typically a little heavier than a similar gun in .38.
Is a 357 mag stronger than a 38 special?
The ,357 Magnum is a longer catridge, and is loaded to higher energies- meaning that the bullet is pushed harder, and goes faster. And yes, the typical .357 Magnum handgun is built stronger than the typical .38 Special, to handle the increased forces.
What is the difference between modern .38-40 and .38-55 Winchester rifle cartridges?
Two totally different, unrelated cartridges. The 38-40 is basically a handgun cartridge, the .38-55 is a bottle necked rifle cartridge.
