Is all 357 ammo the same?

357 SIG: These two calibers sound similar and while the performance can be about the same, they have very different uses. 357 magnum is a classic revolver round, while the other is a modern semiautomatic cartridge. Understanding the differences can make you a better gun owner and user.

What does .357 mean?

The . 357 SIG was developed in 1994 was named “357” to highlight its intended purpose: to duplicate the performance of 125-grain (8.1 g) . 357 Magnum loads fired from 4-inch-barreled (100 mm) revolvers, in a cartridge designed to be used in a semi-automatic pistol.

What do the numbers on bullets mean?

The bigger the number, the bigger the bullet. If gauge, that means how many round lead balls that just fit the barrel of the gun are needed to make a pound. So a 12 gauge shotgun needs 12 round lead balls to make up one pound. A 16 gauge, needs 16 balls, each weighing an ounce).

What’s the difference between a 38 round and a 357 round?

But here’s the deal: Because the two rounds are loaded with bullets that are the same diameters, but the 357 Magnum merely has a longer case and more powder, the 38 Special cartridge can be safely fired in guns marked 357 Magnum, but not vice-versa.

Is there a difference between a 357 and a 357 magnum?

357) There is no difference in the “357” and the 357 Magnum (common terminology) There is a tremendous difference in the . 38 Special and the . 357 Magnum (357 Magnum will propel the same bullet faster or a heavier bullet, also faster). It is simply a terminology thing.

What is the best 357 ammo?

Best . 357 Magnum Training Rounds

• Remington .38 Special 158 Grain LRN.
• Sellier & Bellot .38 Special 148 Grain WC.
• Best .357 Mag Home/Self-Defense Ammo.
• Blazer Brass .357 Magnum 158 Grain JHP.
• Remington Golden Saber .357 Magnum 125 Grain JHP.
• Remington HTP .38 Special+P 110 Grain SJHP.
• Best .38 Spl Home/Self-Defense Ammo.

Why do they call it 38 special?

38 Special is called that because it follows a lineage of revolver cartridges going back to the . 38 Short Colt, which was originally designed as a retrofit to cap and ball revolvers.

What are all the .30 caliber bullets?

Top 10 . 30 Caliber Hunting Cartridges of All Time

• 10) .300 Savage. Developed by the Savage Arms Co.
• 9) . 300 H&H Mag.
• 8) . 300 Weatherby Magnum.
• 7) . 30-30 Win.
• 6) . 300 Ruger Compact Magnum (RCM)
• 5) . 300 WSM.
• 4) . 300 Blackout.
• 3) . 308.

Is there a difference between a 357 and a 357 Magnum?

What is bigger .38 Special or .357 Magnum?

38 cartridges can be fired from revolvers chambered for the . 357, but the converse is not true; . 357 cartridges cannot be used in revolvers designed for the ….Comparison chart.

	.357 Magnum	.38 Special
Base diameter	.379 in (9.6 mm)	0.379 in (9.6mm)
Designed	1934	1898
Rim diameter	.440 in (11.2 mm)	0.44 in (11mm)

What is the difference between a 9mm and 357 Magnum?

For example, the Federal Hydra-Shok cartridges we referenced above (124-gr 9mm, 158-gr .357) clearly demonstrate the difference. The 9mm Luger has a muzzle velocity of 1,120 feet-per-second (fps), while the .357 Magnum touts a muzzle velocity of 1,240 fps, despite the fact that its bullet is 34 grains heavier.

What is the muzzle velocity of a 357 Magnum?

The .357 Magnum FMJ rounds from this manufacturer are rated at a muzzle velocity of 1,280 fps. Because the .357 Magnum has higher velocities and generally packs heavier bullets, it inevitably has greater muzzle energy, both at the muzzle and downrange.

What is a 357 Magnum and why was it invented?

The .357 Magnum was created in the 1930’s as a solution for law enforcement who needed a high-velocity round to penetrate barriers like car doors, which were used as cover by Prohibition-era criminals.

What is the muzzle velocity of a 9mm Luger?

The 9mm Luger has a muzzle velocity of 1,120 feet-per-second (fps), while the .357 Magnum touts a muzzle velocity of 1,240 fps, despite the fact that its bullet is 34 grains heavier. We see this repeated in other products.