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Old 06-29-2013, 01:09 PM
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I have a S&W model 686 357 Magnum, can a shoot 38 short ammo what other ammo can it handle

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Old 06-29-2013, 01:51 PM
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It'll handle 38 short Colt, 38 long Colt, 38 Special and 357 magnum ammo with no problem at all.

It won't take 38 S&W ammo.
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all the .38 special, .38+P, and .357 magnum you want to feed it.
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.38 Colt has a bullet diam. of 0.375" & not 0.357" as it was used originally in converted cap 'n balls and takes heel base bullets.

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If you're asking about that weird Magtech 38 Special short ammo on Midway, yes, you can shoot that in your M686.
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