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What's the difference?

shoottilltheneighborscallthesherrifshoottilltheneighborscallthesherrif Member Posts: 85 ✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
I got asked this question a little while ago, and I couldn't answer. I should have been able to, but I don't deal with " little ammo " very much. Here you go...It might be a stupid question, but....

" What is the difference between .38 and .380 ammo? "

I *THINK* the difference would be that one is shaped to function in semi-automatics, while the other is revolver-only. But I don't
*KNOW*. You guys have to set me straight!

" God is in His Heaven, All is Right in the World. "
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  • shoottilltheneighborscallthesherrifshoottilltheneighborscallthesherrif Member Posts: 85 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Between Birchwood Casey's "Perma Blue" and their "Super Blue"?
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  • shoottilltheneighborscallthesherrifshoottilltheneighborscallthesherrif Member Posts: 85 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey guys, maybe you can help me out here. I'm looking to buy an elk/muley gun. I'm interested in the .300 long action caliber. The problem is that I'm not really sure of the difference or what would be the best choice between the .300 Win Mag, .300 Rem Ultra Mag, .300 Weatherby Mag, or any of the other .300's. My first instinct was the .300 Win Mag. Anbody have the answers or advice? Thanks

    IJ
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  • shoottilltheneighborscallthesherrifshoottilltheneighborscallthesherrif Member Posts: 85 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am new to this site along with the forum. I have been searching for a Winchester 06 .22 .... I am also seeing 62A's what is the difference?

    Talking with people I have been warned to watch on these older guns what I am buying. I am looking for a "nice" shooter and want the shorter and lighter .22 I am not into collecting and want a rifle I can enjoy and take out and use.

    I realize with these being older rifles that they can go either really high or really cheap cause they are needing to be redone. I prefer to buy an already redone one but then I get the comments that these rifles shouldn't be worth what some are asking on them cause of the fact that they are redone.

    In the area we live there's not a lot of these rifles or gun dealers available for me, so here I am. I am able to have a gun shop ship one in if I buy one on auction but I guess I'm not feeling to comfortable about that since I'm not sure of my facts on these rifles.

    Thanks,

    Tess
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  • shoottilltheneighborscallthesherrifshoottilltheneighborscallthesherrif Member Posts: 85 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    In an earlier question i was tod told that my .22 was able to fire .22 short, long, and long rifle. What's the difference in these? Thank you for the knowledge!!!!
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  • shoottilltheneighborscallthesherrifshoottilltheneighborscallthesherrif Member Posts: 85 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm planning on buying a Rock Island 1911 Govt. model. In looking at them here on GB, I see that some a described as just Model 1911. And others are Model 1911A1. What if any is the difference?
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  • shoottilltheneighborscallthesherrifshoottilltheneighborscallthesherrif Member Posts: 85 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What's the difference - if any - between chamfering and recessing the charge holes in a revolver's cylinder?

    Adavantages or disadvantages?

    Thanks all for your replies, and Happy New Year!




    Edit: Outstanding pictures iceracer! Thanks.
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  • seductiveoneseductiveone Member Posts: 159 ✭
    edited November -1
    I belive the differance is the casing of the long is longer



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  • ATFATF Member Posts: 11,683 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    As I remember the long has the same case length as the long rifle but the same bullet as the short.

    ATF
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  • shoottilltheneighborscallthesherrifshoottilltheneighborscallthesherrif Member Posts: 85 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i guess i'll have to buy all 3 one day.
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  • bullelkbullelk Member Posts: 679 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 22 short has a case length of 3/8" with about a 29 grain bullet and overall lenght of approx. 7/10". The long has a case of a little better 9/16" with the same bullet as a short, and the long rifle has the same case as the long, except it has a heavier bullet. From about 35 to 40 grains. Overall is almost an 1". If you're interested in cartridges, I suggest getting the book, "Cartridges of the World"
    Gino

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  • Lone WolfeLone Wolfe Member Posts: 56 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    dont know what you are shooting at but 22lr are very inexpensive and better shooters. but then again I shoot squirrels and spinner targets. I really havnt tested out to 100yrds but still very accurate to 75yrds. and the squirrells are less than 25 so the little heads have a nice exit holes and the spinners spinnnnnnnnnnnnnn. and i dont see the shorts or longs in the stores in any quanity. JM2CW
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Shoottill, the suggestion of Cartridges of the World is a good one. It will answer a number of the questions you have posted here, and will be available next time you have a question on cartridges or can't remember the answer. I use it and many other books a lot, but then I love books.
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  • erictheredericthered Member Posts: 244 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    22 long rifle has about 170 ft lbs muzzle energy
    a 22 short is about 1/2 that.

    Eric

    thats'me
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