October 11th, 2006
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Re: .357 magnum vs. .38 special diameters
From: http://www.recguns.com/Sources/IIIB4.html
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Even though most ammunition "names" such as .22, .25 and .38 refer to the diameter of the round expressed in decimal inches, the .38 Special and .357 Magnum rounds are the same diameter. The differences are in length, powder loading and bullet size and weight. In those aspects, the .357 Magnum is bigger, heavier and more powerful.
All revolvers manufactured to use .357 Magnum ammunition can be safely loaded and fired with .38 Special ammunition. The reverse, obviously, is not true. You cannot use .357 Magnum ammunition in a .38 Special weapon.
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