OneFreeTexan
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I'm looking at a used S & W revolver in 357 magnum. From all the ammo that was stored with it, seems the previous owner (now deceased) only shot 38 special through it. Is that okay?
Ok to shoot 38 Spec in 357 magnum??
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Not to be a smart #Q@$ but there are probably half a million posts on this subject.
To answer your question, yes, it's absolutely safe to shoot .38spl in a .357mag. The only thing you have to look out for is when you switch back to .357mag after shooting .38spl. The shorter .38spl case with leave carbon fouling rings in the cylinder that will interfere with the loading and/or ejecting of .357mag cases, so clean the cylinders good before switching between calibers.
To answer your question, yes, it's absolutely safe to shoot .38spl in a .357mag. The only thing you have to look out for is when you switch back to .357mag after shooting .38spl. The shorter .38spl case with leave carbon fouling rings in the cylinder that will interfere with the loading and/or ejecting of .357mag cases, so clean the cylinders good before switching between calibers.
OneFreeTexan
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That's what I thought, thanks alot Brasso.
fisherman66
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Just for clarity.... don't shoot .357mags in a dedicated 38 special only gun.
Normally I'd assume this is common knowledge; but I'd rather say it now instead of wishing I did after something goes awry.
The .357 Sig is a different beast altogher and wears the .357 name for marketing purposes (A liability in my opinion - but it is probably the most common marketing ploy in the ammo business).
Normally I'd assume this is common knowledge; but I'd rather say it now instead of wishing I did after something goes awry.
The .357 Sig is a different beast altogher and wears the .357 name for marketing purposes (A liability in my opinion - but it is probably the most common marketing ploy in the ammo business).