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Old 11-18-2009, 02:10 AM   #1
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.38 s&w in a .38 spl?
Is it possible to fire .38 s&w in my (rossi mod851).38 spl? I read somewhere that .38 spl was originally called .38 s&w special. Anyway, hope this doubles my ammo choices.. thanks in advance
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Old 11-18-2009, 06:53 PM   #2
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Old 11-19-2009, 02:29 AM   #3
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Looks like the 38S&W is a little fatter than the 38 Special. The S&W is .3865 & the Special is .379, BTW this is Case diameter not bullet diameter. I haven't ried it, Ive got enough 38 Special brass to last 3 lifetimes lol.
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