Shrt barrel ammo question

snakeman32 · #1 02-19-2010, 05:26 PM

Can I shoot the .357 short barrel ammo out of my model 66 with no ill effects?

snakeman

KCabbage · #2 02-19-2010, 05:29 PM

The short barrel bullet is tweaked to provide expansion at lower velocities.

Is it the +P pressure that worries you?

38-44HD45 · #3 02-19-2010, 05:41 PM

Speer .357 Short Barrel ammo is "-P" not +P, but cabbage is right about the bullet. It is perfectly safe in your 66.

KCabbage · #4 02-19-2010, 05:44 PM

I wasn't quite sure if it was a +P round or not. I just assumed it was since most of the short barrel ammo i've seen is +P.

murphydog · #5 02-19-2010, 05:44 PM

Yes, the short barrel loads seem to be loaded lighter than full-pressure .357s, and I would imagine with low-flash powders also. Shooting a standard 125 gr .357 out of a 2-3" barrel puts on quite a light show.

38-44HD45 · #6 02-19-2010, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCabbage

I wasn't quite sure if it was a +P round or not. I just assumed it was since most of the short barrel ammo i've seen is +P.

The .38 Special Short Barrel load is a +P load. There is really no such thing as +P .357 magnum.

Pisgah · #7 02-19-2010, 05:58 PM

Why, I thought everyone knew it would make the barrel shrink...