Read Their Fine Print!! Oranges should be squeezed into juice. 5 Best .357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifles [Guide] - Pew Pew Tactical It too feeds with no problems but is more work to make. I had owned two previously and traded them off as they were great with jacketed bullets but not lead (microgroove). The .357 Magnum Carbine, Perfected | The Sixgun Journal Looking for 357 mg 200 gr hard cast data - Alaska Outdoors Forums With the added velocity and muzzle energy, along with the fact that JHP rounds are easily available from any gun store, whereas frangible or JHP rounds for an AR-pattern rifle are harder to source, it makes one of the best home defense long guns possible. You can also get your lever action fix without breaking the bank on ammunition .357 Remington is cheaper than .30-30 and without breaking your shoulder, as a .45-70 will make you black rifle boys soil yourselves and cry for your mommas. Youll see how relevant lever guns are next time the bolsheviks are in the white house. I wish I had known Hornady was going to discontinue them, I would have stocked up on them. Upon opening the box the gun was dirty and needed to be cleaned/oiled, not sure if the dust was from the shipping cardboard or lack of care in the shop before packing. I might have to take that to the range next time and see what happens. I agree with Dave. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. almost 1782 psi less than 9mm 4" barrel pressure. The Speer Hot Cor 180 soft point shoots lights out and velocities are over 2200 fps. Since the rules have changed again effective this fall I have came up with another case based on the 444 marlin necked to .375 at 1.8 inches long. 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It was way past the time Henry made a side loading gate Lever action rifle. The .357 Remington Maximum is the .357 Magnum revolver round lengthened .315 inch, and was basically developed by the hyper-competitive Elgin Gates, who among other things raced powerboats and obsessively hunted trophy-book big game around the world. The 357 Max is generally considered to be less powerful that 35 Rem, but I don't know if you would see a difference in a 14" barrel. including a .40 S&W Barrel (view pictures). Ruger, super Blackhawk 357, maximum 10 1/2 inch barrel in excellent condition and fire very little comes with original box and papers. Springfield Armory SA-35 Pistol: Rebirth of the Browning P-35 Hi-Power. Just picked up a Marlin 1894C at my local gun store. (Winchester 94) and .22lr (Marlin 39A x2) with various accompanying sidearms. Buy 357 Maximum Brass Pistol Cases 95pcs Mixed Brass 357 Max: GunBroker is the largest seller of Reloading Supplies Ammunition Reloading All: 974082394. . A couple of decades ago, I had a New England, top-break, single-shot rifle chambered in .357 maximum with naught but iron sights. I enjoyed your article. A friend has suggested my neophyte inquiry might find assistance here: C2N14 because life is not energetic enough. Try some Blue Dot in your .357 Mag, chronograph it and see how you like it. But I just couldnt ever wrap my brain around spending enough on a lever action to buy two or three semi-auto rifles. I am sure I am not the only one that is open to it but finds that it is not possible right now. Then expand and retool , upgrade if you find its your thing. Bare essentials. Khalil, Ive got one in .327 Fed Mag and Im here to tell you IT IS SWEET!! It shoots factory PMC 158 gr soft points into a half inch at 50 yards. 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They were discontinued for quite awhile and JMs were going for $1200 or more. by groschen1936 Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:30 am, Post A World Record Attempt and everyone is out at the range shooting and practicing. Funny, but what popped into my head was Arkansas and Alaska arent benighted states. Curious that this article features only the most expensive versions of .357 carbines. .357 velocities peak in a 16 barrel and decrease thereafter. You have entered an incorrect email address! Ruger Blackhawk .357 Maximum. Dont believe me?? Used Savage 24V Series D 357 Rem Max / 20GA 2-3/4 or 3" shell,Top break action, Reciever is a case hardened finish. I saw your reference to benighted states and then AR, AK. The Casull is way shorter than the Max and ~the same OAL as the 360 DW. by awp101 Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:23 pm, Post Full rechamber to .357 MAXimum or .350 Legend for energy levels on par with .300 Savage or moderate .308 Winchester loads and a bonafide 250 yard rifle. All you have to do is search the net for, I survived a center-mass shot from a .357 magnum to see all the supporting evidence you need. .357 Maximum is a perfect starter gun for kids to learn and grow on. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. Great deal on a 357 magnum! by pwl44m Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:01 pm, Post But do you know how to properly use them? My current 357 carbine is a Marlin 94 from 1998. Through my industry connections, I heard plenty of finger-pointing about metallurgy and propellant choices, but the ultimate outcome was that the revolver market for this cartridge simply dried up. If I absolutely had to ditch all my guns and go with a single handgun + single rifle, this would be my choice. .38 Spl is an absolute dream to shoot in a .357 lever gun. Smooth as butter. Its so ugly I love it. Pricey, but they take down to a package about 20 inches long without sacrificing accuracy and are very well made. but I can welcome You to the forum. The action and trigger needed work, so that cost another $125 from my local Gunsmith in Oregon. Levers are light, easy to carry with quick target acquisition and reliability. im looking to trade for a 357 lever action.. Good luck.hope you brought your best marbles.. and especially their 180 gr. rifle velocities, rifle bullets for the .35 Rem. Gun Genius. . Show Only with Pictures There is a fine line between hobby & obsession! Its a nice round and rifle. .357 Maximum | The Firearms Forum Savage made a small number of their model 24 Over/Under combination rifles with a .357 Rem. Thats relevance! Would love a new one, in particular one of the Henry brand as the finishes are absolutely beautiful. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. lever gun that I own and have ever shot, easy on the arms and has some versatility. Henry is close with SPX but went plastic stock.DOH! Gun Cleaning Equipment Bore Snakes Gun Cleaning Bore Guides Gun Cleaning Brushes . Hard to beat real world experience which is mainly what this site consists of. Henry is finally putting out some side loading gate models, while still retaining the muzzle end magazine tube, so as to make them easier and safer to unload. Why Marlin didnt make a 336 in .357 I will never understand. Many would consider it a good deer cartridge, but when used in a handgun, it would be rather marginal for that purpose. Wow, so many new posts on the 357 Mag rifles. The more the merrier. Hodgdon starting load for the 140 gr. .357 Maximum stalking rifle - Cast Bullet Forum It really boils down to max distance, drop, and how much the bullets . I still have a safe full of ARs, but thinking this Marlin is going to be seeing a lot more range time than they will. Make sure to watch till the end. Nice single shot rifle. And of course, such a gun would have to have a longer frame for the longer cylinder for the longer cartridge. The advantage I see to 357 max is you use 357 mag carbide reloading dies so it is easier to reload and no trimming. It was for long-range pistoleeringthe IHMSA challenge of accuracy and power at range. Marlin made a name for themselves offering an improved version of the Winchester action starting in the 1880s. Nosler, the world's finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, & brass. The revolvers that were built in this caliber are rare, and consistently go for a premium over other Ruger Blackhawks. But what if we wanted the right bullet for the occasional hyena, baboon, wallaby or racoon, say a 180-220 grain soft bullet propelled along at about 1200 feet per second? Im still waiting for someone to make a 357 in. If you can't locate a H&R/NEF in 357 mag a very decent alternative is a Braztech/Rossi made scaled down clone. Have as much ammo on hand as you can afford. Try it you won't regret it. Remington and Ruger eventually . Poppycock; the .357 Magnum is one of the best rounds for personal defense out there. You get the best of both the classic function of a lever gun with modern improvements. We discuss most anything here politely. But I take your point that a rifle can be usefuland fun. Check the charts out at the bottom of the page. I believe Ive had more fun with my .357 Maximum barrel than any other in my T/C stable with the possible exception of the .22 Hornet barrel. .357 Magnum Rifle (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 102 loads. Geoff: Nope, not yet. I think my Henry BB 45 Colt is my fav. HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON 158 .357 MAXIMUM RIFLE For Sale from: Intrepid Shooting Sports | Positive feedback: 98% View | Verified Seller | 1551 Completed Sales View Sellers Items SOLD - $299.00 Shipping: $20.00 (or FREE in-store pick up!) GunBroker.com Forums. I can (for now) legally own an AR, and do. Then came panic buying of guns and ammo due to social unrest, and of course its a an election year. 350 Legend vs .357 Magnum, which is more powerful? - Gun Tradition Gun Genius. Optimum overall rifle performance is 2300 to 2400 fps with 180 gr. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. The last time I sent a gun off for some work was a chiappa revolver 2 years ago. If you have to use a long-action gun to create a .357 Maximum, then the other easier way to get the .358" bullet going that fast, is just to use a .35 Remington chambered 'factory' levergun. The fact is, .357 lever action rifles are proven game-getters, as they are well-suited to whitetail and hog hunting in thick timber at close (r) range, inside about 150 yards. Going price was 399.they didnt have any..but said they had a 45 Long Colt at a discount 299easy decision. One of the best, if not, the best little caliber you would ever want ! Is taught at the Range! The 125-grain loads have not quite as much muzzle energy as NATO's standard infantry rifle round, the 5.56x45mm. #17. It worked well in T/C barrels with bullets over 158 grains, and as near-max loads are usually compressed, it eliminated propellant position issues. . Considering that there are no problems with this cartridge in single-shot pistols and rifles, it is unfortunate that the revolver problems sullied the reputation of an otherwise fine cartridge. Since that time, many believe that the issues stem from using light-loads consisting of 110 and 125 grain (gr.) . The youngsters love shooting it with .38 spl. Also, the flame proved to be hard on the rear end of the barrel, rapidly destroying the smooth taper of the forcing cone.The makers involved cleared their drawing boards and mandated corrections. Take a lever action over an AR every day. Single shots from Thompson/Center, Wichita and Merrill appeared on the expanding .357 Maximum market. The .357 Magnum round is pushed to greater ballistic performance (add about another 600 fps and another 500 ft-lbs of energy, give or take) as well as a wealth of ammunition choices. Get your barrels customized early for next season! rifle is 17.1gr. Handi Rifle in 357 Mag | Bushcraft USA Forums My findings are three of us used 357 mag out of 2 Rossi lever at 20 inch and one Marlin with 16.25 to hunt blacktails and elk. Lever-Action Ballistics Comparison: .30-30 vs .357 Magnum It is a tough call since their chamber work and mine are so, so close to the same. And they repeat that statement in the new book about Samuel Colt. NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS: Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for . Regardless of the manufacturer, most reloading books recommend you do not load bullets lighter than 158 grains. .357 Remington Max Ammunition For Sale - Hinterland Outfitters by AJMD429 Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:09 pm, Post CHECK FOR EXCESS PROTRUSION OF THE CASE FROM THE END OF THE BARREL BEFORE FIRING! Have you tried hand-loading and experimenting with overall length? But the tyrants have publicly said they hate repeating firearms. I really cant eithersure was glad I had 8 30 round mags full of 62 gr 556 as BLM looters were approaching in May. I made a Magneto V3 adapter on the cheap, Dirt cheap UPS has officially stopped shipping guns. The company would sell you all you wanted for ten bucks apiece, but a gun that tried to cut itself in half was doomed to failure. Id tend to agree with you. by bgmkithaca Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:18 pm, Post Thats a LOL. I have one with the turnstile safety. 1,535 max: Lil'Gun: 17.0 gr. Mounted basic fixed sights on it. True dat. Even my Walmart has 30-30 ammo now. Like Chris, Doc, and Tycer said - you've already got the 35 Remington - which is, I believe the question was "does anyone make a Levergun for the 357 Maximum". There is a lot of muzzle flash with the Maximum. Such a longer cartridge is a pipe dream until someone steps up and makes a longer revolver cylinder. Best .357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifles. Loads for .357 Magnum: (Note: These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start. Best of both worlds. I would like to try Reloader 7 with bullets heavier than 180 grains. We cover the 357 MaximumAll you need to know about the 357 Remington Maximum! Clearly, these articles (and other ones like this article) hit a receptive ear/eye in the gun buying public and they say Imma get me sumodat! and poof! First, I was a guy who dropped the idea, except for a special-purpose handload. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gunsmith-review-wild-west-guns-marlin-rescue-project/, Not a .357, but a Rossi lever. AS ALWAYS, START ABOUT 10% LOW AND WORK UP! Thanks for reading! I'm chasing accuracy not top speed. Ruger developed a Blackhawk specifically for the cartridge, but word of barrel erosion and "flame cutting" came to light quickly and production of the revolver was ceased with only about 400 produced. From pressure data with this specific bullet, we knew there were no safety issues with the slightly oversize bullet as along as handloaders used Speer data for the Speer bullet. Shooter's Reference Load Data for .357 Maximum There were some factory chambered in .357 Remington Maximum over 20 guage. Im going to be very careful dipping into a little bit of political prognostication, but I think most of us would acknowledge that gun-banners have a list of the guns they hate most (cough AR cough) and that John Waynes Cowboy Rifle is way down at the bottom of that list. Rechamber to .357 Maximum or rethroat .357 Magnum factory chamber: Send the TC, CVA, ORHenry BARREL ONLY, and $125 check or money order, total including UPS shipping. With that said, should your fancy be tickled, here are five .357 Magnum lever action rifles to look for. This is well within the expansion range of the slightly larger XTP. by pwl44m Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:33 pm, Post Maybe people will wake up and smell the coffee. Everybody wanted to get their hands on my lever-action .30-30, and nobody who shot it was disappointed. Slower burning powders will enjoy a longer barrel more than faster burning powders. And if you do it right, .38 Special or .357 Mag is an incredibly cheap round to reload, with brass that lasts forever and makes a fine alternative to .22LR when plinking ammo is hard to find. The .357 Maximum: Too Hot to Handle - An Official Journal Of The NRA This is a high-class place so act respectable. Looks like AA 1680 is the top powder choice. The amount of money, time and effort and the increased lever throw places a 357 Maximum lever gun so far down my list that it will never happen for me.
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