What is the pressure for a 357 Magnum?

35,000 psi

.357 Magnum
Primer type	Small pistol magnum
Maximum pressure	35,000 psi (240 MPa)
Maximum CUP	45,000 CUP
Ballistic performance

What is the difference between a 357 Magnum and a 38 special?

38 Special and the . 357 Magnum, the only clear difference is the length. 38 Special case length is roughly 1.15 inches, while . 357 Magnum is 1.29 inches.

Is 357 or 380 Stronger?

As illustrated in the chart, . 357 Magnum rounds – on average – achieve a velocity of about 1290 feet per second (fps) while . 380 Auto ACP rounds travel at a velocity of 980 fps. 357 Magnum bullets travel 1.5 times the speed of a 737 airplane at cruising speed, while .

Is there a 357 magnum semi auto?

357 Magnum semi-auto pistols. Two I can think of off the top of my head are the LAR Grizzly and IMI Desert Eagle. Yes, there have been several. Only the Desert Eagle is still in production.

Can all 357 Magnum revolvers shoot 38 special?

Of course, recoil is also nearly double as well. 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.

Can a 357 Magnum shoot 38 special?

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

What is the difference between 38 Special and 357 Magnum rounds?

Testing results with similar bullet sizes showed that the .357 Magnum rounds produced more than twice the energy that their .38 Special counterpart did. Trajectory– this is an even easier comparison because the trajectory of the bullet is directly related to the velocity. The .357 Magnum rounds produce much flatter trajectories.

What is the muzzle velocity of a 357 Magnum?

The original 357 load was a 158 grain bullet with an advertised muzzle velocity of 1525 fps. (Muzzle velocity was taken using a revolver with a fairly long barrel 8.75”) Most of today’s loads are fairly mild when compared to the original load.

What is the difference between 38 Special and 38 44 HV?

The .38-44 HV round, while no longer available, was in most cases the equal of the later .357 Magnum, which works at more than double the pressure of standard .38 Special.

What are the most common performance parameters for 357 Magnum loads?

Some common performance parameters are shown in the table below for several.357 Magnum loads. Bullet weights ranging from 100 to 200 grains (6.5 to 13.0 g) are common. The 125 grains (8.1 g) jacketed hollow point loads are popular for self-defence, whereas the heavier loads are commonly used for hunting.