Just that- it is a cartridge. For shotguns, they may be called shells or shotshells.
That depends if you are talking about the firearm or about the cartridge.
Yes, a .38 Special firearm can shoot a .357 Magnum cartridge because the .357 Magnum cartridge is longer than the .38 Special cartridge, but the .38 Special firearm can accommodate the longer cartridge.
I believe you are referring to "cartridge." The cartridge is the entire assembly of the bullet, primer, powder charge, and casing.
Cartridge
abbreviation for cartridge
Yes, a .38 special cartridge can be safely fired in a .357 firearm. The .357 firearm is designed to accommodate both .38 special and .357 cartridges.
Yes, a .357 firearm can shoot .38 Special ammunition because the .38 Special cartridge is shorter than the .357 cartridge, allowing it to fit and be fired safely in a .357 firearm.
It holds the cartridge in place for firing.
It holds the cartridge in place for firing.
Dimensionally similar, but they are not exactly the same. A firearm with a 5.56x45 chamber can accommodate the .223 Remington cartridge, but a firearm with a .223 Remington chamber cannot accommodate the 5.56x45 cartridge.
A 38 Special cartridge can generally be safely fired in a firearm chambered for 357 Magnum due to their similar dimensions, but it is important to consult the firearm's manufacturer or a gunsmith to ensure compatibility and safety.
The chamber of a firearm is the part that holds the cartridge when it is in position to be fired.