I like all of them, they all have different personalities. Only because the ammo is cheaper. Made in 1983, serial 600-02396 has a 10.5-inch barrel, blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, transfer bar and wood grips. .357 Remington Maximum - Wikipedia I like the combo. Threaded barrel. Own Stock. This gun has a hardwood stock and forend, case colored receiver, and 22" barrel. Significantly disappointed and I reopened another repair ticket. Paper patch an almost pure lead 380 to 400 gr bullet and it will do a number on an critter waaaaay out there even propelled with black powder but you have to know where your rifle shoots at what yardage. The tactikewl timmys that see all rifles as ARs are missing the point. The Speer Hot Cor 180 soft point shoots lights out and velocities are over 2200 fps. We used Small Rifle primers for all load data, and they did fine with the propellants we tested. In the many years since, however, Ive shot pretty much every common handgun caliber and own a dozen or so of them and, still, something about that .357 just works the best. As a recap on hand loads, I would suggest that anyone wishing to hunt with the .357 rifle should . Speaking of bullets, the .357 is one of the best cast-bullet rounds ever, so add a lead pot, a mould, and a pan of lube to the kit. The Henry Big Boy Steel in .357 is about $700. by bgmkithaca Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:46 am, Post .357 inches (all 350 legend) shell case length: Source: www.okshooters.com FILE PHOTO Check out our website and use our Facebook li Taylor's & Co 1892 Alaskan Black Takedown 16 inch .357Mag Lever Action. And as far as lever action rifles in pistol calibersthey have never been irrelevant over their 150 year history. Everyone asks if they can shoot MAGnums in the .357 MAXimum chamber; however, with the .3" long jump before the bullet even gets to the throat, you can't expect great accuracy. JerryB II Corinthians 3:17, Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Slower burning powders will enjoy a longer barrel more than faster burning powders. I sold my 1980s Marlin 357 in 1996 for 450 to a guy who would not buy a new Marlin with a safety button. This is the same bullet we've used with great sucess in the .35 Rem loads. im looking to trade for a 357 lever action.. Good luck.hope you brought your best marbles.. Unfortunately it caught the Remlin disease and had to be sent to the ship for some warranty work. I have a MGM barrel 24" ProHunter Contour 1:14 twist which allows me to shoot 180 grain bullets and above extremely well. Both cartridges can be practical for hunting midsized, and some large game. 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. I always attempt to stay in the mid range of the reload manual. bullets in barrels around 20. $150 if you take the simple route leaving the Henry forend on, (This for the extra handling and care packaging to protect the wood finish.). This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. I wouldnt turn up my nose at either. of AA-1680 give top velocities and energies for shots upwards of 250 yards or more with 180 gr bullets from 24 barrels. And 9mm , 45 ACP, 40 S&W , 380 Auto and all the rest. Whats different about the pre-lawyer ones? You can throw the entire reloading setup (minus powder and primers and bullets) into a cargo pocket. Used Savage 24V Series D 357 Rem Max / 20GA 2-3/4 or 3" shell,Top break action, Reciever is a case hardened finish. Khalil, Ive got one in .327 Fed Mag and Im here to tell you IT IS SWEET!! 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In an effort to keep the playing field dead level for all competitors, they rigidly adhered to the no-modification standard. by AJMD429 Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:17 pm, Post https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-marlin-1894c-357-magnum/, The review after Wild West Guns rescued it: Most 357 mag guns are 16" barrels and some are 20 inch. It works out to about the same as a heavy loaded 38-55 in a Marlin 336. SAAMI maximum is 48,000, and in the closed breech guns pressures can be run at the same levels as 5.56 NATO, about 54,000 psi. Joe Grine and I spent a day testing it agains the venerable .30-30, and the results astounded us. That is too bad. (Winchester 94) and .22lr (Marlin 39A x2) with various accompanying sidearms. Have you actually tried looking for a .38/.357 lever gun? Theyre quick-handling (crazy quick), theyre accurate, and theyve got the power to take down medium-sized game out to 150 yards with the right ammo and careful rangefinding. Or crushed and fermented into a crisp, dry Cider. Having fired several different types and CARRIED them in the Military, I much prefer the simple and traditional bolt-actions, levers and semi-autos that American hunters have carried for generations. This is my wifes go-to rifle for defense. It was an 1895 GBL. 30-30 is always a good option. While initially offered in .44-40, .32-20 and .38-40 (and discontinued for some time) a new version emerged in 2013 chambered for .357 Magnum/.38 Spl and a hammer block safety for safe carry. )(2009 Note: Some of these loads are from 1996 and in the passing years the powder companies have reduced their maximum loads particularly ones that have been around a long time like Unique. by groschen1936 Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:29 pm, Post One of the best, if not, the best little caliber you would ever want ! and i personally think the word tactical and the word options are interchangeable. Please contact us with any questions, or for purchase options. There is an issue in how the hammer and bolt are aligned. As the sport grew, the single shots came into their own as did fancy, short bolt guns, but a quarter of the program was always with a stock revolver. Please try a new zip code and search again. Loads for .357 Magnum: (Note: These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start. Back in 05, I bought an Interarms marked Rossi model 92SR off of the used rack at a LGS for $200. The fact that they are very difficult to find, new or used, is a testament of that they are still relative and in high demand. Max. I can (for now) legally own an AR, and do. .357 Magnum - Wikipedia And of course my Marlin comes back today from the warranty repair and they still havent fixed the main issue I sent it in for. plus i have very bad eyes, and kinda need a scope or a red dot to shoot in a relaxed fashion. Wow, so many new posts on the 357 Mag rifles. For me, a Max levergun would only be desirable if it would cycle Mags and possibly Specials as well. 38 Special ammo is cheap and easy to reload for plinking and target practice. JM all day but damn are they pricey if you can find them at all. | H&R and Savage both chambered the .357 Maximum in single-shot rifles or combo guns. Sorry, there are no results in your area. 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. Depending on how hot the load is. Because the .357 Maximum in a Contender comes close to .35 Rem. You do want to make sure your rounds are flatnose, hollowpoint or LeverEvolution in a tube magazine. Its blue with a 16.5 inch barrel. Through the years, the company continued to expand and . A few javelina even took up residence beneath a collapsed radar dish, they just tunneled under the edge and hid out all hunting season. It may not display this or other websites correctly. From reloading to bullet selection, reloading powder choice and factory ammunit. It was a long-range shooting sport in which the targets were the silhouettes of game animals cut from steel plate and placed in banks of five at 50, 100, 150 and 200 meters. Comes with original Colt wood and rubber grips Sig Sauer P2340 .357 caliber with a 4in. Buy 357 Maximum Brass Pistol Cases 95pcs Mixed Brass 357 Max: GunBroker is the largest seller of Reloading Supplies Ammunition Reloading All: 974082394. . Im just trying to figure out why in the hell a Marlin 357 lever gun has to retail at nearly 3 times what the same gun in 30-30 retails for. Why wouldnt you want a .357 Magnum lever action rifle? Rechamber to .350 Legend from .357 Magnum or .357 Maximum: Add $25 to mill/convert the extractor for the rebated rimless .350 Legendcase rim. They can. L ess than 50 rounds fired through the barrel. NEVER JAM BULLETS INTO THE RIFLINGS! MAXIMUM RIFLE | 325 | 122 | Lc | 125.0022ms, HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON 158 .357 MAXIMUM RIFLE. .357 caliber bullets (from left to right) 158 gr XTP, 180 gr XTP, 200 gr FTX, New 357 Rem Max casing. What should the discerning collector look for in a potential buy? Theyre also legal everywhere, even states with the most draconian gun control. It is a tough call since their chamber work and mine are so, so close to the same. Til inauguration day and beyond, demand will likely increase. H110. I much prefer .30 caliber bullets in any of those platforms. 357 Magnum Rifles | Sportsman's Warehouse The easiest way to get a long gun in .357 Max is in a Handi Rifle and there is plenty written about them in the Max. IMR 4227 for .357 Magnum | The Firearms Forum Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. took a good cleaning and now it shoots very well. Best suppressor for full power .357 Magnum? -SilencerTalk . A heavily worn gun that had been drilled vertically thru the buttstock, the barrel, magazine tube and lag-bolted across beams in the ceiling of some bar in northern Arizona. The three taped holes were 20.0 gr. Max. Its cheaper than a lot of other calibers to shoot with minimal felt recoil. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 350 Legend reloading? | Ruger Forum Discussion forums for GunBroker.com users. 357 Maximum Brass Pistol Cases 95pcs Mixed Brass 357 Max Lack of inventory isnt relevance in modern times. The last time I sent a gun off for some work was a chiappa revolver 2 years ago. This beefed up, elongated .357 Magnum has also been chambered in Dan Wesson revolvers as well as several single shot rifles and pistols including the T/C Contender. Instead of repeating all the details, Ill just post the link below. Give a Gift Features a rugged, stainless steel bolt with 90 bolt throw and rapid lock time for added accuracy. The .357 Maximum is a stretched .357 Magnum case; its about 0.315 inch longer than its parent. Most of my hearing is already gone, might has well get a couple of high-pressure guns to finish it off, Most of my hearing is already gone, might has well get a couple of high-pressure guns to finish it off. Ed Palumbo from Tualatin, OR on November 23, 2019: I spoke to a gunsmith about rebarreling a Ruger #3 falling block (single shot) to .357 Maximum and he was appalled, commenting "You'll never be able to resell it! Then there is the 40-90 Sharps straight 3 1/4" that can be formed from Bell .405 basic cases. MSRP is $1,223, but since the name on it is Marlin instead of Winchester, itll command less of a premium in-store. At least it can use use the same bullets as my Smiths. Here's the 357 Maximum story: Back in the 1980's there was a silhouette competition for pistols out to 200 yards. It appears to be a rimless 357 Maximum. 357 maximum-350 legend | Shooters' Forum The chronograph results show it is identical to the 35 Remington. Would love a new one, in particular one of the Henry brand as the finishes are absolutely beautiful. So there are several options available that are much less expensive than the fine examples listed in the article. With nice wood Until February of 2020 a person could get a lot of different cheap ( relatively) 38 Special and 357 target ammo. Perfect for those states with straight wall case limits and/or overall cartridge case length limits where in most cases the .45 cal. You can even shoot .38 Special for some of the easiest long gun plinking youll ever do. Bottom line, if you get a Marlin lever gun that works and shoots good, and without a crossbolt safety, dont EVER sell it. Go for a hike in the woods or mountains and you see deer most times of the year. 30.30 vs. 357mag for deer hunting | Survivalist Forum Ive never understood the fascination with Black Rifles. The Model X in .357 magnum is super compact with an overall length of just 36.3 inches. Both have threaded barrels to make them more relative and modern. So for me, the perfect single-caliber combo would be .357 Mag wheelgun at the hip holster, and lever gun such as one of those shown in the article above. Cheap factory 158gr LRN is subsonic and stupid quiet for those that are complete hereticslike meand suppress their levers. With 125 gr. $1,050.00 (Save up to 21%) Price $825.00 H012MAW Henry Arms Henry Mares Leg Lever Rifle 357 Magnum 38 Special 5 RD 12.9" $1,133.00 (Save up to 10%) Price $1024.00 H006MML Henry Arms Cimarron 1873 Short Lever Action Rifle .357 Magnum $1,498.00 (Save up to 10%) Price $1355.00 CA271 This permits me to throat the MAGnum barrel with a proper minimum diameter cylindrical throat that: Given a long minimum diameter throat, a MAGnum gives better accuracy with standard MAG ammo for those wanting to shoot .357 MAGnum and .38 Special loads while also being able to essentially duplicating .350 Legend factory loadings. 317 1 Image (s) Ruger Blackhawk .357 Maximum, 1983, 10.5-inch, great bore, 95%, layaway Gun #: 945177475 Seller: Sportsmans Legacy GA Sales: 739 $1,750.00 Full Details 1 Image (s) ROSSI R-92 LEVER RIFLE .357 MAGNUM Gun #: 942851574 Seller: Alpha Omega Services LLC $948.60 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! But it didnt came from the Marlin factory that way, and it took a custom lever gunsmith a lot of work and a lot of replacement parts to get it there. Get your barrels customized early for next season! Reloading is a good alternative if you can get the supplies, but from what I read things like primers are becoming harder to find as well. We show you how. For instance, My 45-90, when I reload the 45/90 case, I only load to mid range 45/70 specs and use toilet paper to make up the case space. Web the.357 maximum was an effort to give you.357 magnum muzzle velocity at 200 meters. .357 Maximum - CHUCKHAWKS.COM With it I have killed deer, antelope, coyotes, feral hogs and. But that being said, your S&W 8 shot Revolver is a nice pistol. But I just couldnt ever wrap my brain around spending enough on a lever action to buy two or three semi-auto rifles. Given its performance for me in those cases it seems it would make an excellent powder for use in the 357 in rifles. While the cartridge produces around 1200 ft/lbs of energy, which is more than a .44 Magnum, it also has less recoil. 357 Maximum, 44 mag, and 45 colt. The chrony doesnt lie: .357 levers punch well above their weight: I have a H&R single shot .357 maximum. Gun shows are your salvation. Prefer .44 Mag to .357, but thats just me. But I take your point that a rifle can be usefuland fun. TX residents add 8.25% sales tax. No joke. Ruger 77-Series 77/357 Bolt-Action Rifle Models - Sturm, Ruger & Co. Its replete with a brass receiver, 20-inch octagonal barrel and buckhorn rear sight, so it has the classic look and feel, but also features a brass bead front sight and 10-round magazine tube. It was stopped when Ruger or someone discovered flame cutting of the top strap above the barrel/cylinder gap. I had a 30.30 then I decided to upgrade to a I dont live in big bear country. It is a smaller diameter bullet with a high velocity, which makes it penetrate well during hunting. Pistol caliber lever action rifles do make sense for benighted states, and are also still a lot of fun for the rest of us as well. Check the charts out at the bottom of the page. . I know both of these are on the cheap side but the fun my kids and I have when we bring this to the range is priceless. They should come from the factory that way. Model 29 and Marlin stainless 1894 in 44. .357 Remington Maximum | Handloader Magazine I still have a stash of Hornady 180 grain SSP's for it. The 1892 is a top-ejecting model so scopes or rails are out, but the point of this gun is to be a fast-handling, medium-range rifle. Ive been at the range many times when people in adjacent lanes started talking about trigger quality and, when I let them fire that old 19, the response is usually just, wow. Had a lousy day in the deer blind once, in my youth. You would be hard pressed to find an all around cartridge as good as the .357. It was sweet. The old tooling is long gone now. I dont have a horse ..so the ring comes off. My current 357 carbine is a Marlin 94 from 1998. by Old Ironsights Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:54 pm, Post New in the Box. Its been gaining more momentum than originally expected. 357/38 is the one of the easiest. marcJ (author) from Mid-MO on July 21, 2015: After becoming accustomed to the cartridge and it's range of uses, I too couldn't believe it never caught on commercially. . If a Marlin 336 is a candidate for a successful rebarrel and chamber job in order to use 357 Maximum/Supermag cartridges. My standard rule for maximum pressure that I have gone by for over 35 years is to take pressures to the point where a slight crater (ridge) begins to appear around the firing pin indent, then back off to just below that point. Winchester Firearms 1873 Deluxe Sporting 357 Mag / 38 Spl Lever-Action Rifle with Color Case Hardene. I've searched the internet without finding definitive answers. Item Number: 534196137. Because many states have recently enacted hunting laws that allow for straight-case centerfire cartridges, in addition to the previous shotgun slugs only. In the case of multiple buyers for one item, customers will be given 24 hours to complete a transaction, after which firearms will be made available to the next buyer. Ps should've gone with 26" would be better. COLUMN: Time to chamber more rifles in .357 Maximum I have one, and they are very nice, but spendy, and very hard to come by. There is a fine line between hobby & obsession! In fact, a lever action carbine and a revolver in matching caliber is every bit as useful today as it was for the settlers on the Western Frontier. Read Their Fine Print!! I have a old JM Marlin lever rifle in .357, Its one of those rifles that has been out there and used before I got it. The .357 Maximum was initially chambered in the Ruger Blackhawk in 1983 and was for a time adopted by other handgun manufactures. 1. I enjoyed your article. I was looking for a 357 trapper at Dons gun in Indy in the early 90s. Send your barrel or barrel with forend attached for chamber work. Reloading the 357 MAXIMUM. Discuss. - Mississippi Gun Owners My factory Maxi is a 1982 also. Buy Savage 24V Series D 357 Rem Max / 20GA: GunBroker is the largest seller of Other Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 973628258. . In the meantime, be sure to sign the Recall. A T/C Contender G2 or Encore makes a lot more since. Check out ballisticsbytheinch.com/2011graphs+/223ME.html and ballisticsbytheinch.com/2011graphs+/223ME.html. Here is a link to an article that may answer some questions. Your buddys Italian .357 was probably a Chiappa. Hornady XTP 158 gr. After the hunts are over is the best time to send barrels in for customizing! But after losing popularity due to gas cutting issues, this chambering was eventually dropped by all manufacturers. Risking twice that? Also, at higher velocities, the bullet is able to realize a flatter trajectory meaning longer shots are possible. Max. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. John said that he quietly kept on shooting his Rugers in the controversial caliber. Extremely fun to shoot makes them relevant. Using bullets from Hornady XTP, Nosler JFP, LSWC, Sierra JHC, Nosler Part. Hot and spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon on a cold day kicks ass, https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/97/56/4e/97564e38ab918eae2103ffa40b24f0c1.jpg. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22 . WOW! With todays rail-mounted optics, that makes the 1894 CSBL tactical and practical, with the addition of an XS Sights Lever Rail and sight set. #17. It's another special purpose cartridge that has an eerie resemblance to the Max. This was a blue-collar sport that could be pursued at relatively modest cost, using handloads in a rock-bottom minimum battery of one powerful revolver. Colt - Python, .357 Magnum. The 1894 CSBL has a 16-inch barrel, with an 8-shot tube. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. Also, those hotter loaded ammunitions usually over boast about their velocity. The 125-grain loads have not quite as much muzzle energy as NATO's standard infantry rifle round, the 5.56x45mm. Curious that this article features only the most expensive versions of .357 carbines. It is my go-to gun for self-defense at home and in my car. Classified Ad (1000+), Search Full Text of Listings Awesome. I think my Henry BB 45 Colt is my fav. Headquarters for everything .357 Remington Maximum, Superlative accuracy from MGM 1-20 twist rifle barrel shot at 80 yards. For full power loads like 30 gr. Discussion forums for GunBroker.com users. Caveat Emptor. As they are harder to find, I switched to PPU 158 JHP with little change for sighting in. Some loads use bullets of .358 for jacketed and .359 for lead. For the more meticulous shooters and those who like to experiment with the widest variety of bullet types. .358" jacketed, .357" jacketed, and cast lead bullets, just ask them to send the barrel to me to chamber for $105 post paid to you, billed separately by me. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. Thats a LOL. 357 Magnum Rifles | 357 Magnum Rifle For Sale - Omaha Outdoors I wonder how the rimless version of the .357 Maximumthe .350 Legendwill fare. 38 Special full metal jacket round will hit with the force of 189 pounds of pressure per square foot at a . Over time, Sellier & Bellot expanded its product line to include rifle cartridges and smokeless powder. Best of both worlds. The rifle should be able to shoot all the standard lead .357 bullets, including the 148 gr wadcutters. Marlin gets it and offers a true carbine. .357 Maximum | The Firearms Forum Designed to increase the range and pattern density of your favorite turkey gun. 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. The targets were heavy and had to be hit hard and in the right place. Moku Manu, Hawai'i. Jun 17, 2016. Admittingly I was single then but it was relaxing! Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. 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. While many manufacturers produce copper jacketed or semi-jacketed bullets, as well as spire point for better accuracy at longer ranges, you can cast your own bullets to load this caliber. . properly aligns and supports the shank of the bullet as it enters the rifling. There were some factory chambered in .357 Remington Maximum over 20 guage. I have shot a buddys 357, think it was Italian, a couple times as he is into Cowboy Action..not my thing but fun to watch! Thats info that will come in handy. Good item. Fully agree with this. The Gun That Won The West. This year, H&R announced an expansion of its AR-15 lineup, bringing additional "retro" models to the market, including a 9 mm Luger-chambered Colt SMG clone, an M16A2-styled rifle and the carbine-size 723. Ive shot the .30-30, and its fine, but man, Id love that thing in .357. Note the 1/4" groups with .358" bullets in their .358" cylindrical throat and only slightly larger groups with .357" bullets, Copyright 2023 .357 Remington Maximum Done Right by Mike Bellm, Mr. Max USA, New Custom Made Barrels by Match Grade Machine. A broken case was stuck in the chamber and a bullet a ways down the barrel. The one i have now has bllard rifling which is accurate with jacketed or lead bullets. One say I will probably add a .357 in a carbine for all around utility in the 100 yards or less range. 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. Last time I went hunting. NEF 357 Mag camo syn stocks with camo Nikon scope H&R 490 Topper Jr 20 ga, barrel cut to 21.5" threaded to Rem Chokes. XTP bullet in a 357 mag. Customer experience was, and still is, the primary focus, a key to the firms longevity and success. New cartridge and rifle. I will admit to some bias my first handgun was a S&W Model 19 and, for many years, it was my only handgun. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This is because revolvers allow a certain amount of gas to escape as the bullet jumps from the cylinder to the forcing cone, meaning lost pressure.
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