.357 - .38Special Question

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I have a Taurus revolver chambered for .357 magnum. What, if any, harm is there to shooting .38 special rounds through it?

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Absolutely no problem at all. Just be aware that using 38spl will in time build up residue/lead ring in the cylinder as the 38spl case is slightly shorter than the 357. If you try to use 357 after shooting a bunch of 38 it may be difficult to seat the round in the cylinder. Before shooting 357, just be sure to clean the cylinder thoroughly if u plan on using 38spl a lot.
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None. The .38 case is 1/10" shorter than the .357. Otherwise the case dimensions are the same. You will have to clean the cylinders before you go back to .357 though. The shorter cartridge usually leaves a ring of lube gunk in the cylinders. No big deal. It comes right out when you clean the revolver. A .45 calibre bore brush will help a lot when cleaning the cylinders.
If you're reloading, loading .357 brass to .38 Special velocities makes this go away. 2.5 to 2.8 grains of Bullseye with a 148 grain WC has been the standard target load for .38 Special for eons.
 
I normally will shoot one to two rounds from each cylinder of 357 after I have been plinking with the .38 loads. This helps keep them clean from lead build-up.
 
BTS_PEI said:
I have a Taurus revolver chambered for .357 magnum. What, if any, harm is there to shooting .38 special rounds through it?

BTS
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None, nothing, nadda... ;)

Blast away & have fun... even if it is a Taurus...lol... :D
 
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