.38 spl v .38 super Bullets

[CaughtSteelin]

I found a good deal on bullets for .38 super.

Question is: Can they be used for .38 special? I do not own a .38 super and do not plan on buying one. But own a .38 special.

Thanks for any information!

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[Steel 13]

no they cant, different case head entirely, no rim on them.

 

[CaughtSteelin]

Thanks! I guess I will just have to wait the 4 week delivery...bummer.

 

[jib]

Are we talking about bullets or cartridges here ?
If reloading ? The 38 Super uses a .356" dia bullet and .38 spl. is .357" this may or may not be a problem, also the 38 super bullet does not have a cannelure or crimp groove.

 

[Steel 13]

i guess I miss understood the question as well.

 

[CaughtSteelin]

Talking about bullets.

So using: .38 Super bullets fitting in a .38 Special case (cartridge/brass whatever you call it). Instead of using .38 special bullets.

Does that make sense?

 

[jib]

the smaller diameter bullet maybe to loose to make a tight seal to the cylinder mouths and barrel, causing poor performance in accuracy and velocity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obturate

 

[MarkAd]

I have looked at this for my onw realoding needa and I did not find anything that show it being ok.