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Nanuk · March 20, 2013, 12:38 PM

My experience shows a significant difference between 357 magnum and 38 special loads from snubbies. I see about 400 fps difference between the 2, for me that definitely makes it worthwhile. I have seen people shot with 38's and 357's from snubbies. If you can effectively use 357's then use those.

March 20, 2013, 12:38 PM	#7
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	My experience shows a significant difference between 357 magnum and 38 special loads from snubbies. I see about 400 fps difference between the 2, for me that definitely makes it worthwhile. I have seen people shot with 38's and 357's from snubbies. If you can effectively use 357's then use those. __________________ Retired Law Enforcement U. S. Army Veteran Armorer My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.