Shrt barrel ammo question

[snakeman32]

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


snakeman

 

[KCabbage]

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

Is it the +P pressure that worries you?

 

[38-44HD45]

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

 

[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.

 

[murphydog]

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]

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]

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