.44-40. 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. Remington manufactured this impressive cartridge, and still produces new brass for handloaders on occasion. Free shipping for many products! Roger super Redhawks and Henry big boy , both in .44mag. The evidently know a 22 rifle or shotgun by sight. Yup. No turnstyle safety on top of the bolt to remove. I bought a brandified new Ruger .357 revolver just as this lockdown crap started. Winchester 1892 Deluxe 357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifle with 24 Inch Octagon Barrel. 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. As a reloader, I will say that I have affection for the ease of use/reuse of straight walled cartridges and, thus, am a bit more fond of 10mm but, .357 sig certainly has merit. I agree, a lever gun in the .357 Max would be quite the setup. Until February of 2020 a person could get a lot of different cheap ( relatively) 38 Special and 357 target ammo. With higher-performance loads, the .357 carbine almost delivers real rifle ballistics. Thats exactly the sort of info i was looking for. I chose not to raid the checking account for a c-note more and have been kicking myself since. On the other hand, I own a .357 Uberti 1873 sporting Deluxe 24.5 octagonal barrel rifle and the thing is drop dead sexy, and fun to shoot. I have one with the turnstile safety. Mark Penrod is one. 9mm brass-case FMJ is pushing .40 cents a round for the cheap stuff and I dont see the price dropping anytime soon. This is the same bullet we've used with great sucess in the .35 Rem loads. With straight-walled cartridges, you dont need a dedicated space. 1. Here's the 357 Maximum story: Back in the 1980's there was a silhouette competition for pistols out to 200 yards. I think its partly because leverguns are unusual in a sea of sameness, and also because theyve still got a bit of that badass Old West cachet. I Wont be waiting on you to be relevantjust sayin. and ring 4 inch plates every time. Own Stock. Here is a link to an article that may answer some questions. IHMSA is still active but nowhere near as popular as it was back then. Since there is very little commercial availability for the .357 Rem. My stance is that Lever action rifles are still very relevant in 2020, for all the reasons that people have stated. by Hobie Thu Jul 19, 2012 3:55 pm, Post You can find handguns in the .357 Remington Maximum, but prices vary. John said that he quietly kept on shooting his Rugers in the controversial caliber. The first loads I worked up were with Speers 0.358-inch 180-grain FNSP intended for the .35 Remington. Because the .357 Maximum in a Contender comes close to .35 Rem. They averaged 1810fps out of my Marlin. Sellier, who established the company in Prague in 1825 and began manufacturing percussion caps for use in muskets and rifles. I would add Chiappa Alaskan in .357 Magnum to the mix. Additionally, .357 Magnum lever action rifles can accept optics as most are pre-tapped for scopes and can easily be fit for a tactical rail. I had only seen photos (prints?) Me personally I will gladly take an 1892 or 1894 in .357 instead of a black rifle.. and especially their 180 gr. Remington and Ruger eventually . by Rusty Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:22 pm, Post The MAGnum case with the bullet seated out holds exactly the same charge weights as factory .350 Legend ammo, 21 to 23 gr.! .357 out of a 20 Henry Big Boy Steel rivals the muzzle energy of a .223 out of an 18 inch. Nicks and marks from use in wood and finish. Many would consider it a good deer cartridge, but when used in a handgun, it would be rather marginal for that purpose. The .357 Maximum was initially chambered in the Ruger Blackhawk in 1983 and was for a time adopted by other handgun manufactures. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22 . Some hunters have decided to have single-shot rifles rechambered for the cartridge because it's very easy to handle when fired from a rifle. Henry offers their stunningly beautiful rifles, all American-made, for substantially less than a Marlin price tag. Its the truth about guns, not cooking. Two million signatures needed by Nov 17 to qualify for a 2021 Special Election. The Gun That Won The West. Lever actions are a hoot to shoot. Moku Manu, Hawai'i. Jun 17, 2016. We ballistics types all know sad stories about cartridges that showed great potential but failed shortly after leaving the launch pad. The large loop makes solid sense for colder climates like the plains states and Alaska. CHECK FOR EXCESS PROTRUSION OF THE CASE FROM THE END OF THE BARREL BEFORE FIRING! Some loads use bullets of .358 for jacketed and .359 for lead. by bgmkithaca Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:55 am, Post Since this is a single-shot firearm, there is no potential for flame cutting, and the true potential of this cartridge is realized. Pic is 5 shots with 21.0 gr, 3 of the 5 in 3/4" but all 5 is 1.5". The .357 and .45 Colt are best at bowhunting distances inside 50 yards. by groschen1936 Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:49 pm, Post Last one he had and probably will get for some time. ", Go toMatch Grade Machine or call them at 435 628 0071. Loading your own was a matter of economic necessity for most of us, and wildcatting was very common. Your buddys Italian .357 was probably a Chiappa. The Carbine model features a 10-round tube and a 20-inch barrel. 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. NEF 357 Mag camo syn stocks with camo Nikon . He cleaned that up. by bgmkithaca Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:46 am, Post Sounds like Remington/Marlin customer service and repair has gone straight to hell. rifle velocities, rifle bullets for the .35 Rem. Cheap factory 158gr LRN is subsonic and stupid quiet for those that are complete hereticslike meand suppress their levers. And you get a couple more rounds in the tube. I have a 94 Trapper in 357 Magnum that I rechambered to 357 Maximum. The hammer and bolt still make contact with each other on the side of the hammer, not just where the bolt cocks the hammer. Good time to start getting ready for the next ammo drought. Extremely fun to shoot makes them relevant. No Tags. Tho i reload all my center fire calibers. Custom barrels made by the best of the custom TC barrel manufacturers! I'm chasing accuracy not top speed. Use only MAGNUM Rifle primers in .357 Maximum loads. There is a lot of muzzle flash with the Maximum. I had just enough time to look at a Winchester 92 in .357(did not like the large loop lever) and an italian copy of the 73. But the tyrants have publicly said they hate repeating firearms. Also, the Contender comes in longer barrel lengths than the 7.5 and 10.5 inch barrels that Ruger made the Blackhawk with for the .357 Rem. Problem is, because of the pandemic, and an election year, like all the ammo, there isnt any to be had, in the Pacific Northwest anyway. Notify Me When Available. ALL factory handgun ammo is impossible to obtain now in the Covid 19 and Defund the Police world we live in now. Winchester Firearms 1873 Deluxe Sporting 357 Mag / 38 Spl Lever-Action Rifle with Color Case Hardene. My lever lust may remain unquenched. 357 Remington Maximum Load Data Max chambering. Mine was made in about 2005, for what its worth. Get your barrels customized early for next season! Less than 100 days away now. 4" Barrel. by Chris83716 Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:35 pm, Post Due to the additional costs of internet sales, shipping, etc., our internet pricing may vary from our In-Store price. by Tycer Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:36 pm, Post Also have a stainless Rossi in .45 Colt. Larger game such as elk or black bear warrant a more substantial cartridge and hunting game on the open plains of the West requires more power and a flatter trajectory. The Henry Big Boy Classic is as close to the original lever gun as it gets without having to look for .44 rimfire. 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. [6] The "Magnum era" began with the .375 H&H rifle cartridge, spreading to handguns with the .357 Magnum. Thompson Center Contender Stainless Steel MGM 357 Maximum 12 Barrel (1:14). And one 1886 Winchester 45-70 takedown model, ( rare). Henry Big Boy All-Weather Rifle 10 RD 357 Magnum 38 Spl 10 . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. A couple of decades ago, I had a New England, top-break, single-shot rifle chambered in .357 maximum with naught but iron sights. Based on the serial number it looked like it was made this year. It brings the 38+p up to mid-range 357 revolver ballistics (~1250). .357 Rem. by BAGTIC Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:14 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. The werent lever actions. 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. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. But muh tactical! you say? Its been gaining more momentum than originally expected. Discussion forums for GunBroker.com users. Maximum average pressure (MAP) was set at 40,000 psi/48,000 CUP, substantially higher than the .357 Magnum. The Model X in .357 magnum is super compact with an overall length of just 36.3 inches. 30-30 is always a good option. Factory triggers dont come much, if any, better than the k frames., I have to agree. Emailed them and apparently they dont have wood parts that would fit. Just, reading the article reminded me about it. If theyll go ahead and put the new loading gate on it (which I expect they will before long) I think Id probably move it straight to the top of the list. Curious that this article features only the most expensive versions of .357 carbines. MGM's chamber is perfect for the vast majority of hunters and target shooters! Just like the CSBL, it has a 16- barrel length and an 8-shot tube magazine, an enlarged loop and swivel studsbut this model also adds a threaded barrel for adding a suppressor. I own a Marlin .357 and its a beaut. Getting old aint easy. L ess than 50 rounds fired through the barrel. It's important to note that when using cast bullets, you will need to use gas checks since the velocities reached with .357 Remington Maximum may cause problems. The old Ford Pickup had that seatback that folded forward. bullets have proven to be the best of the revolver type bullets for all applications.. handgun and rifle. Low supplies and very high demand. Rechambering to bottle neck cartridges with additional for handling and converting extractor for rimless cases, from $205. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-marlin-1894c-357-magnum/, The review after Wild West Guns rescued it: 350 Ledgend vs 357 Rem Max | Bloodydecks Latest posts Offshore They're here!!! Modern black rifles offer options older firearms cant compete with. by awp101 Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:25 pm, Post Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. The .357 Max will out perform the .350 Legend except in one area - rimless. .357 Remington Maximum is one potent game harvesting machine with more energy potential than factory .30/30 Winchester and .35 Remington, roughly equal to factory .300 Savage, and not far behind .308 Winchester energy levels, but with much less powder, less muzzle blast, and less recoil! Couldnt seem to understand that I couldnt and didnt care to at this moment. Thats info that will come in handy. Im just fed up with the fact I spent over $1000 in gun and ammo to not be able to use it AND when it comes back from the shop it is dirty, not fixed, and has some cosmetic issues that werent there when I shipped it. 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. Made in 1988, nickel, no drag marks on cylinder, factory original box and paperwork, like new! IMHO, go custom. Looks like they replaced my hammer with a used part and there is some marks on the front sight hood that werent there before. Web the.357 maximum was an effort to give you.357 magnum muzzle velocity at 200 meters. Look around on the internet. Unless they went back later to get it they never seemed to care that much. 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 .357 Maximum was an effort to give you .357 Magnum muzzle velocity at 200 meters. As long as components are available, I can handload for it. Supply and demand. Then you wont be caught short. Have you tried hand-loading and experimenting with overall length? Lite recoil and is deadly. rounds border on simply dumb when the .357 Maximum is so much more accurate and easier to shoot accurately with its moderate recoil. The Casull is way shorter than the Max and ~the same OAL as the 360 DW. But do you know how to properly use them? The rifle should be able to shoot all the standard lead .357 bullets, including the 148 gr wadcutters. But it was attached to the saddle..which was (hopefully) attached to the horse. It was simply the .357 case lengthened to 1.60 and used the heavier bullets of 158 grains to as much as 200 grains. The Henry Big Boy Steel is a great option, too. Slick set up that kept a rifle close to hand and out of sight. Custom craftsmanship applied to streamlined CNC manufacturing processes. New in the Box. Of course, you can also get the original Winchester carbine, the Winchester 1873. Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. Give me a blued steel finish with walnut, no plastics or laminates please!!! If you want a lever gun for your wall and occasional shooting, good luck doing better. Thats one reason my dad carried a semi-auto 12 Gauge for whitetails. Youll see how relevant lever guns are next time the bolsheviks are in the white house. Go to the Contact page for shipping information: For Remington .357 Maximum brass and Thompson Center "G2" Contender .357 Magnum 12" barrels rechambered to .357 Rem. You can also put ketchup on a hot dog, but you shouldnt. Lack of inventory isnt relevance in modern times. Guns can be fun. I will admit to some bias my first handgun was a S&W Model 19 and, for many years, it was my only handgun. H&R and Savage both chambered the .357 Maximum in single-shot rifles or combo guns. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. 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. Yes, it was an easy one to fill the bill with. . The action and trigger needed work, so that cost another $125 from my local Gunsmith in Oregon. These comments are directed at the people say there is no ammo to buy, or its too expensive. But I just couldnt ever wrap my brain around spending enough on a lever action to buy two or three semi-auto rifles. Significantly disappointed and I reopened another repair ticket. They should come from the factory that way. I settled on Accurate 1680 propellant. being a good functional maximum charge with 180 gr. Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: 3 Days It's my personal opinion that the flame cutting on the revolvers chambered in this cartridge gave it a bad rep. Todays edition also features a falling block safety, so it can be carried loaded. Or the new Marlin Dark series for a little more money. Some of the smaller single-action companies produced their version. And dont let anyone tell you that lever actions are slow. The regular Marlin 1894C is priced at around $700. A lever gun would be a really fun toy for me. Itll still all fit in a small tackle box. Forgot to add. But I also have lever rifles in pistol calibers of 357 and 45 colt.
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