The world's most powerful firearm database. The .357 Rem. Remember the name Glenfeild. You do want to make sure your rounds are flatnose, hollowpoint or LeverEvolution in a tube magazine. It didn't quite make it, but still knocked the steel rams down. And of course, such a gun would have to have a longer frame for the longer cylinder for the longer cartridge. 1/ picking up brass at this range is not required, only the reloaders typically pick it up. As Im not a horseman, I didnt think much of it beyond that. I was looking for a 357 trapper at Dons gun in Indy in the early 90s. Smooth as butter. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. That it would also make a good field cartridge for hunting small and medium game is obvious. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. 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. How do the modern .357 loads compare to the first repeaters? Go to GB or GI and find yourself a Browning B-92 in .357. I sure like my Marlin 94c..I had my Smith do an action and trigger job on it. (I bought a Glenfield 30A at a gunshow for $200 about 5 years ago. Looking for 170-190gr bullet loads and a plinking load for a hard cast GC/cheep jacketed bullet. Browning should build a plant in Utah and make them there, as they own the rights to Winchester now. I cant go the range without people coming over to try it out. But the tyrants have publicly said they hate repeating firearms. by pwl44m Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:01 pm, Post 350 legend Oklahoma Shooters from www.okshooters.com. Going price was 399.they didnt have any..but said they had a 45 Long Colt at a discount 299easy decision. No one else offers the wide range of options, steel picatinny rails, and barrel fluting that MGM does. Guns Rifles Harrington Richardson Rifles HARRINGTON RICHARDSON . .357 Maximums and the 9x72R, an old German rifle cartridge. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/henry-big-boy-steel-357-magnum-38-special-lever-action-rifle. Turned out to be a skunk right underneath my stand. Not everything has to be tactically sound. 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. Rifle Brass; Rifles; Specialty Long Range; Sub-Caliber Products (.17, .14, .12, & .10 caliber) Cartridge Board Displays; Shotgun ; Firearms; Featured Item.14 Ackley . Worried about scratching that brass? My M19 was made in 1976. Long guns get in the way. If you can't locate a H&R/NEF in 357 mag a very decent alternative is a Braztech/Rossi made scaled down clone. The least amount of trouble would be to buy a 35 Remmington and be done with it. Here is a link to an article that may answer some questions. THE IDEAL TRAINING PLATFORM FOR KIDS. 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. Getting old aint easy. .357 velocities peak in a 16 barrel and decrease thereafter. It is easy to load moderately for closer range shots and lighter recoil. (Ret.) The advantage I see to 357 max is you use 357 mag carbide reloading dies so it is easier to reload and no trimming. Indeed. 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. If a Marlin 336 is a candidate for a successful rebarrel and chamber job in order to use 357 Maximum/Supermag cartridges. Head to the range this week with American Rifleman staff as they discuss a trim little repeater from Savage Arms that comes chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge. I prefer flatnose or roundnose designs in this velocity range because they typically demonstrate better expansion than Spitzers at the same velocity. by Griff Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:22 pm, Post If its an American classic you want, the Winchester Model 1892 Carbine is about as classic as it gets. As most revolver . This is the showpiece among Winchesters 1873 model range, and it had better be with a price tag at around $1,800. NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS: Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for . I really want to get one in .357 mag. Later, Dan Wesson Firearms made double-action revolvers, and Thompson/Center offered single-shot Contender pistol barrels. Yes, it was an easy one to fill the bill with. )(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 pwl44m Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:33 pm, Post In 1983, the .357 Remington Maximum was released as a joint project between Ruger and Remington. Lube is easily made from beeswax and chassis grease. . Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. NEVER see one at any reasonable price at any LGS. It carries easy, at 6- lbs, with swivel studs coming standard (as does a hammer block safety) and has a large loop for fast cycling. Such a longer cartridge is a pipe dream until someone steps up and makes a longer revolver cylinder. I would also point out that IHMSA was a handloader's sport. It lacks a top-mounted rail (you can still install one, the receiver is pre-tapped). Its sad that this is a bonus, but for many Americans it is exactly that. GunBroker.com Forums. MGM's chamber is perfect for the vast majority of hunters and target shooters! 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That feature was what was holding me back from buying one. That never happened with Ruger. Lever actions are a hoot to shoot. The .357 sounds like just the ticket for deer hunting in heavy brush where 70-80 yard shots are about the max you will find. BTW, next to .357 Mag in the combo, my next favorite choice would be the set in .44 Mag. by Tycer Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:36 pm, Post . We show you how. The Henry Big Boy Steel in .357 is about $700. . He cleaned that up. Theyre also legal everywhere, even states with the most draconian gun control. You want a 357 Max rifle, best to go to MGM with Encore barrel, with Bellm's chambering. Great guns..would love to have a Winchester big loop trapper in 357..but i wish the Winchester came with sling studs like the Marlin. Welcome to the Leverguns.Com Forum. Same 357 MAXIMUM 180 gr load in an 18" rifle barrel has a MP= 3111 psi vel 1663 FPS 357 Mag 158 gr 13 gr Win 296 1719 FPS 14" barrel MP= 2586 Should be Ev0-9 safe especially with a Triad Mount. No, the article actually shows period photos of guys wearing cross slings with clips on the end that attached to the rifle, so they could let it dangle by their legs. Accurate Arms, Hercules, Hodgdon, Hornady, IMR, Lyman, Nosler, RCBS, Sierra and Speer. It really boils down to max distance, drop, and how much the bullets . (Winchester 94) and .22lr (Marlin 39A x2) with various accompanying sidearms. I have one with the turnstile safety. I always assumed it was so you didnt lose your rifle when making a Sabre charge and hauling ass on your horse. Yeah both pretty awesome. I chose not to raid the checking account for a c-note more and have been kicking myself since. The Henry Single Shot is one VERY nice little rifle! Yeah, that .357 lever gun is so irrelevant you cant find one anywhere. No box or papers. Similar to the Critter You Are Hunting Effect. True dat. But that being said, your S&W 8 shot Revolver is a nice pistol. You would be hard pressed to find an all around cartridge as good as the .357. Latest: Arima-bob A moment ago Southern California Fishing Reports B What boat less than 30ft can take a 3' @ 6-7 head sea Latest: Bottom Dragger 1 minute ago Boating Discussion Stripping old rods Latest: nefarious235 2 minutes ago Fishing Rod Building Forum (Ive been running 7 grains for handgun loads.). They were discontinued for quite awhile and JMs were going for $1200 or more. Brand: Winchester Firearms. This is my wifes go-to rifle for defense. someguy2800, Jul 12, 2019 #7 Eagle 17 and Bfh_auto like this. #17. Extremely fun to shoot makes them relevant. 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Since there is very little commercial availability for the .357 Rem. by bgmkithaca Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:18 pm, Post Nosler, and Speer reloading manuals all recommend the use of rifle (rather than pistol) primers due to the high operating pressure of the .357 Maximum. https://leeprecision.com/lee-loader-45-70-govt.html. I can (for now) legally own an AR, and do. 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. Most of our deer were harvested at 30-45 yards. In short order, there was a Ruger Blackhawk Maximum and ammo to go with it.Ruger was not the only party on the Maximum bandwagon. But I just couldnt ever wrap my brain around spending enough on a lever action to buy two or three semi-auto rifles. Jan 23, 2014. The pre-lawyer Rossi 92s are nice guns. Carbine length It too feeds with no problems but is more work to make. Its pleasant to shoot even with .357 mag. . Web the.357 maximum was an effort to give you.357 magnum muzzle velocity at 200 meters. I am sure I am not the only one that is open to it but finds that it is not possible right now. 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. by Rusty Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:22 pm, Post 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. That Blackhawk in .357 Maximum was a very short lived gun. Best place to find squirrels in in a deer stand with a 30-06. That is too bad. Thanks to everyone for beginning my education about lever guns! I own a Marlin .357 and its a beaut. We were amazed at the penetration. Thats exactly the sort of info i was looking for. I would add Chiappa Alaskan in .357 Magnum to the mix. .357 MAGnum throated long to accept .357 MAXimum published loads in MAGnum brass, (Ask about other options such as .35 Remington, .358/.356 Winchester.). 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". .357 Maximum is a perfect starter gun for kids to learn and grow on. Im still waiting for someone to make a 357 in. Unfortunately it caught the Remlin disease and had to be sent to the ship for some warranty work. So it partly the pandemic, and partly the Presidential election, and then the riots in major cities across the USA. 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. MGM's .357 Maximum chamber has an excellent .358" diameter cylindrical throat, stepped down to .357" far, far superior to factory forcing cone chambers, and very similar to my throating. Thank God for so many various powders available. . Only because the ammo is cheaper. rounds and it goes on just about every trip to the range. Citadel Levtac-92 .357 Magnum Tactical-Lever! I have one, and they are very nice, but spendy, and very hard to come by.