Can you shoot 38 bullets out of a 357 Magnum?

No; . 357 Magnum was specifically designed so it cannot be fired from handguns chambered in . 38 Special, but you can shoot .

What guns can shoot 38 special ammo?

These 5 . 38 Caliber Guns Are Something Special

• Key Point: The . 38 Special pops up again and again.
• Ruger SP101.
• Colt Cobra.
• Smith & Wesson Model 10.
• Smith & Wesson Model 442.
• Smith & Wesson 686.

Is it safe to shoot 38 Special Ammo in 357 Magnum?

Absolutely safe. The .357 Magnum cartridge was literally designed as a high-pressure .38 Special: Max pressure on a .38 Special is 17kpsi (with the +P specification allowing for 18.5kpsi). Max pressure on a .357 Magnum is basically double: 35kpsi.

What is the max pressure on a 357 Magnum?

Max pressure on a .357 Magnum is basically double: 35kpsi. In order to prevent people from putting the high-pressure rounds in a gun not designed for them, the cartridge case was lengthened just enough (0.135″) that, properly loaded, it would not fit in the cylinder or chamber of a gun designed only for .38 Special.

What is 357 Magnum good for?

The .357 Magnum is incredibly versatile. There are even high pressure .357 Magnum loads using heavier than normal bullets (180 grains as opposed to the more common 158 and 125 grain bullets) which make fantastic hunting rounds. Check out buffalobore.com for a great example of a variety of high performance and specialty .38 SPL/.357 Mag rounds.

Should I change my 357 to a 38 Spl?

Change…it’s all you’ll have left in your pocket by 2013. Having just bought my first 357 6 in bbl COLT for deer hunting the cost of ammo in 2011 saving $ by using 38 spl for practice in 357 sounds good. But should fire the 357 ammo to be used for hunting also so as to adjust sights.