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shoottilltheneighborscallthesherrif
I got asked this question a little while ago, and I couldn't answer. I should have been able to, but I don't deal with " little ammo " very much. Here you go...It might be a stupid question, but....

" What is the difference between .38 and .380 ammo? "

I *THINK* the difference would be that one is shaped to function in semi-automatics, while the other is revolver-only. But I don't
*KNOW*. You guys have to set me straight!

" God is in His Heaven, All is Right in the World. "
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  • shoottilltheneighborscallthesherrif
    What's the difference - if any - between chamfering and recessing the charge holes in a revolver's cylinder?

    Adavantages or disadvantages?

    Thanks all for your replies, and Happy New Year!




    Edit: Outstanding pictures iceracer! Thanks.
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  • seductiveone
    I belive the differance is the casing of the long is longer



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  • ATF
    As I remember the long has the same case length as the long rifle but the same bullet as the short.

    ATF
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  • shoottilltheneighborscallthesherrif
    i guess i'll have to buy all 3 one day.
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  • bullelk
    The 22 short has a case length of 3/8" with about a 29 grain bullet and overall lenght of approx. 7/10". The long has a case of a little better 9/16" with the same bullet as a short, and the long rifle has the same case as the long, except it has a heavier bullet. From about 35 to 40 grains. Overall is almost an 1". If you're interested in cartridges, I suggest getting the book, "Cartridges of the World"
    Gino

    "If All Else Fails, Read The Directions"
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  • Lone Wolfe
    dont know what you are shooting at but 22lr are very inexpensive and better shooters. but then again I shoot squirrels and spinner targets. I really havnt tested out to 100yrds but still very accurate to 75yrds. and the squirrells are less than 25 so the little heads have a nice exit holes and the spinners spinnnnnnnnnnnnnn. and i dont see the shorts or longs in the stores in any quanity. JM2CW
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  • He Dog
    Shoottill, the suggestion of Cartridges of the World is a good one. It will answer a number of the questions you have posted here, and will be available next time you have a question on cartridges or can't remember the answer. I use it and many other books a lot, but then I love books.
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  • ericthered
    22 long rifle has about 170 ft lbs muzzle energy
    a 22 short is about 1/2 that.

    Eric

    thats'me
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