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.
Cartridge
I believe you are referring to "cartridge." The cartridge is the entire assembly of the bullet, primer, powder charge, and casing.
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.
It holds the cartridge in place for firing.
It holds the cartridge in place for firing.
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.
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.