Question About Shooting 38sp In A 357

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 6:05 am
Understanding the way this is supposed to work, I have some concerns and one question.

First, the barrel on the new 92 says, "357 only."

Second, the owner of the shop where I work says no problem shooting 38sp.

Third, I have shot 100 rounds or so of Winchester 38sp ammo through the 92, however the rifle does not chamber every round smoothly at all.

Fourth, I don't want to shoot 38s IF there is a possibility of damaging the 92 in any fashion, or, of voiding the warranty.

Question. What say ye?? Thank you :D
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 8:57 am
There should be no problems using a 38spl in a 357mag gun. You dont mention if the 92 is a rossi, the action on some clones are picky about feeding..especially some of the flat top lead. The cowboy action shooters in your area will help you smooth your action.

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:50 pm
+1 on the above statement...

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:56 pm
It is an actual Winchester 92, and thanks for the confirming replies!
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 6:13 pm
I see in another post it s a miroku. That is a quality gun and shouldnt need much refinement. The FT ammo is always gonna be a problem for finicky guns no matter who made it. Congrats on a fine rifle

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 7:21 pm
She will be good !!!!............Ol Deuce
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:29 am
XLIV wrote:I see in another post it s a miroku. That is a quality gun and shouldnt need much refinement. The FT ammo is always gonna be a problem for finicky guns no matter who made it. Congrats on a fine rifle

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Much thanks!
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:30 am
Ol Deuce wrote:She will be good !!!!............Ol Deuce


Gotcha! Gracias!
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 1:32 am
Hhenry wrote:
Ol Deuce wrote:She will be good !!!!............Ol Deuce


Gotcha! Gracias!


I shoot it's Big Brother the .44 mag and if I lever the Cowboy amo it goes fast ! If I lever Factory jackets I
have to go slow so it wont "Jam".... :roll: .................Ol Deuce
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