Rifle Brass; Rifles; Specialty Long Range; Sub-Caliber Products (.17, .14, .12, & .10 caliber) Cartridge Board Displays; Shotgun ; Firearms; Featured Item.14 Ackley . Gun Genius. 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. 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. The one that went directly back to gun store was likely 2018 or 2019 but was still new in box. 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. I put a Wild West trigger on the 336, and its great, but that puts the Marlin price right up there with Henry. In a handgun .357 is the upper level of my comfort zone. Some additional info on Fury Bullets, Detroit, MI. Many Max shooters (myself included) find poor accuracy with magnum cases. Joe Grine and I spent a day testing it agains the venerable .30-30, and the results astounded us. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. Sorry, there are no results in your area. Gun Genius. As a recap on hand loads, I would suggest that anyone wishing to hunt with the .357 rifle should . H110. 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. The conversion was not troublesome at all other than a rebarrel and chamber job , it feeds with no modifications whatever needed. Not a bad option if you are living in a slave state. This content is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. Its sad that this is a bonus, but for many Americans it is exactly that. The.357 Maximum, formally known as the.357 Remington Maximum or the.357 Max, is a super magnum handgun cartridge originally developed by Elgin Gates as the wildcat.357 SuperMag. Its a copy of the Winchester 1892 made by Miroku for Browning. Why Marlin didnt make a 336 in .357 I will never understand. 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. Not quite as fast but a staple item is 296/110 with 23 gr. Turned out to be a skunk right underneath my stand. If you didn't know much about this caliber before, hopefully this article has given you some insight into why it is such a great cartridge. lever gun that I own and have ever shot, easy on the arms and has some versatility. We discuss most anything here politely. It loads long, with a cartridge overall length (COL) of 2.145 inches, well over the published max COL of 1.990 inches. Moku Manu, Hawai'i. Jun 17, 2016. lets say it was well used and not maintained. (Ive been running 7 grains for handgun loads.). Own Stock. That stands for International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association. I saw your reference to benighted states and then AR, AK. My one friend was shooting 158jsp out of his as they shot very well. Jan 23, 2014. .44 Henry rimfire. Hard to beat real world experience which is mainly what this site consists of. I would accept the beating and get a .44 if I did. Why? They only made these two years. The winchester representative claimed 2300 fps with a 150gr bullet out of a 20 inch barrel. If you want to shoot .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammo, just long throat the factory chamber! Several years back I wanted a light weight all weather stainless steel single shot rifle chambered in 357 magnum, and the Rossi was the answer. The 357 Maximum was invented to compete in that contest (most likely?). What should the discerning collector look for in a potential buy? Sounds like Remington/Marlin customer service and repair has gone straight to hell. Many people download it and get unburnt . Just, reading the article reminded me about it. 357/38 is the one of the easiest. I never got to shoot either. Make sure to watch till the end. My lever lust may remain unquenched. But after losing popularity due to gas cutting issues, this chambering was eventually dropped by all manufacturers. The 30A is a Marlin 336 for 70% off.). The 1873 Deluxe Sporting is that classic rifle, dressed to the nines with a color-case hardened finish and checkered pistol grip. Yeah, that .357 lever gun is so irrelevant you cant find one anywhere. The 357 max is all that plus a bit of more power available. I think my Henry BB 45 Colt is my fav. I REALLY wish Mossberg would make that hideous SPX Tactical in .357. I do like the other pistols but somehow I always end up back at one of those two. Headquarters for everything .357 Remington Maximum, Superlative accuracy from MGM 1-20 twist rifle barrel shot at 80 yards. Found a gunsmith who examined it, he got it working again. Second, they take ordinary .357 ammo and produce ballistics youd hardly believe. You can also put ketchup on a hot dog, but you shouldnt. If a Marlin 336 is a candidate for a successful rebarrel and chamber job in order to use 357 Maximum/Supermag cartridges. 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. Try it you won't regret it. After the hunts are over is the best time to send barrels in for customizing! Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. Lil Gun is proving to be one of the very best powders for maximum performance in any barrel length, while AA-1680 is still gaining a little more speed per inch in 24 barrels. Factory triggers dont come much, if any, better than the k frames., I have to agree. Taurus has redesigned this sporting pistol for performance. 350 Ledgend vs 357 Rem Max | Bloodydecks Latest posts Offshore They're here!!! It didn't quite make it, but still knocked the steel rams down. 008-E503841 | MTM. 1830 fps 100 yds 1427 fps 200 yds 1138 fps 158 gr. Thanks to everyone for beginning my education about lever guns! XTP bullet in a 357 mag. This means that hunters are able to control the firearm much better, making more accurate and effective shots. .357 Maximum when loaded down in a rifle length barrel is almost like shooting an air rifle. Detachable rotary magazine features a unique rotor to separate cartridges and . Most 357 mag guns are 16" barrels and some are 20 inch. Thats a LOL. IHMSA is still active but nowhere near as popular as it was back then. I kept still hoping that they couldnt climb a tree. Before the Remington, Freedom group takeover. 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. 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. 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. 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. Thats info that will come in handy. I wonder how the rimless version of the .357 Maximumthe .350 Legendwill fare. 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. Marlin gets it and offers a true carbine. That and you cant find 357 magnum ammunition anywhere. If the .35 Rem is legal where you're at, and you're wanting to build a bolt-action, I would probably go that route, as brass and ammo is much easier found than .357 Maximum brass and load data. Now Rechambering Henry Single Shot .357 Magnum Rifles! There are even night sights available from aftermarket suppliers. No joke. The more the merrier. Even swap. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. In addition to the 180-grain bullet, Speer makes a 220-grain FN that will exceed 1,500 fps in a 14-inch Contender, and Hornady and Sierra both make 200-grain RN versions that should reach 1,600 to 1,650 fps. I have the Winchester 1892 pictured above. .357 Maximum loaded with Our 200g Hollow Point gas checked to produce zero leading even at full speed. But those new X models are very hard to get now. I always assumed it was so you didnt lose your rifle when making a Sabre charge and hauling ass on your horse. Too bad Winchester lever guns arent still made in the USA. Got a lot of positive comments on it. Nicks and marks from use in wood and finish. Oranges should be squeezed into juice. 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. Kahlil, was the Marlin 94 you just got back from the Repair shop made between 2007 and 2012-2015? Thanks for the link. Primos Jelly Head Choke Tube Maximum Supertight Remington 20 Ga. Primos Jelly Head Choke Tube Maximum Supertight Remington 12 Ga. Primos Jelly Head Choke Tube Maximum Benelli-beretta 12 Ga. Uberti 1873 Cattleman NM Steel 7 1/2" .357 Mag with Retractable firing pin (356550), Taylor's & Co 1892 Alaskan Black Takedown 16" Lever Action 357 Mag - NIB, 200 Round Case Underwood Ammunition .38 Special 100gr. Both are top performers. You have entered an incorrect email address! And .45-70 would be awesome, too. First, I was a guy who dropped the idea, except for a special-purpose handload. Subscriber Services. Instead of repeating all the details, Ill just post the link below. Such a longer cartridge is a pipe dream until someone steps up and makes a longer revolver cylinder. by BAGTIC Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:14 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. And you get a couple more rounds in the tube. 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. 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. 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. If you can't locate a H&R/NEF in 357 mag a very decent alternative is a Braztech/Rossi made scaled down clone. Item Number: 534259137. 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. The long narrow case is not well suited to propellants much faster than the 2400-class propellants. A broken case was stuck in the chamber and a bullet a ways down the barrel. Maybe some lighter .30-30 loads would be better, but .357 would be so good. It was too intense and very finicky. 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. Give a Gift But its the old Supply and demand scenario. by Rusty Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:22 pm, Post Its a great shooter, almost no recoil with any .357 or .38 load and it looks good hanging on my wall. The only guy I knew who shot 357 Max had a Ruger SBH and a Marlin lever gun re-chambered for the Max cartridge. 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. 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. I would also point out that IHMSA was a. . Thats relevance! For complete guns, call Kurt Bellm at 970 433 9525. The 92 is a round-barrel model, with the metal bits in blued steel and the furniture in black walnut. The .357 magnum has never been irrelevant since it made its debut 80 + years ago. Item Number: 534196137. .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! It fails to cause antis to have uncontrollable, explosive decompression of the space inside the colon? Custom barrels made by the best of the custom TC barrel manufacturers! Can we get some more ideas? Last time I went hunting. The hammer was replaced and some work was done to help the feeding and cycling but I am still having a bolt issue. Yeah, what ever it is you want has a magical mystical ability of always being someplace else. No such thing as a perfect caliber, but .357 magnum and its sister the .357sig is about as close as one can get. JM all day but damn are they pricey if you can find them at all. That is fast. How do the modern .357 loads compare to the first repeaters? MGM's chamber is perfect for the vast majority of hunters and target shooters! Finally needed cash and sold it to a collector of old west guns. Remington manufactured this impressive cartridge, and still produces new brass for handloaders on occasion. A World Record Attempt and everyone is out at the range shooting and practicing. 1. Loads for .357 Magnum: (Note: These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-henry-big-boy-44-magnum/. The most Fun guns I own. So naturally, I'm looking at different options and trying to figure out what has the longest range. Of commonly available rifles, 444 marlin seems to be near the top of the heap, ballistics wise. I was surprised I didnt see any comments about the Henry Big Boy X. I bought this in a .357 mag at BassPro for $800 and it has the side gate for loading. JerryB II Corinthians 3:17, Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Its cheaper than a lot of other calibers to shoot with minimal felt recoil. It's my personal opinion that the flame cutting on the revolvers chambered in this cartridge gave it a bad rep. Not all of us have the ability for various reasons to reload. This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. 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. Wow, so many new posts on the 357 Mag rifles. Because the .357 Maximum in a Contender comes close to .35 Rem. Seldom has any new gun/ new cartridge combination failed so quickly.Ruger's long-framed Blackhawk was first to market in two barrel lengths. Order your barrel directly from Match Grade Machine, made however you want with their standard chamber or for $125 additional post paid to you, custom chambered by me, Mike Bellm, to my specs for best accuracy with the full range of bullet weights and types. Prefer .44 Mag to .357, but thats just me. I have a H&R single shot .357 maximum. Best place to find squirrels in in a deer stand with a 30-06. I just picked up a Ruger #1 CHP 357mag that will be going to the gun smyth next week to have the chamber stretched to da Max. I am sure I am not the only one that is open to it but finds that it is not possible right now. And one 1886 Winchester 45-70 takedown model, ( rare). 357 Maximum, 44 mag, and 45 colt. We were amazed at the penetration. The Speer Hot Cor 180 soft point shoots lights out and velocities are over 2200 fps. Obviously, a longer cartridge had increased powder capacity and greater velocity potential. Shop online for discount .357 Remington Max ammunition from top ammo brands like Remington, Federal, Winchester, Hornady, CCI, Speer, and many more. It works out to about the same as a heavy loaded 38-55 in a Marlin 336. [6] The "Magnum era" began with the .375 H&H rifle cartridge, spreading to handguns with the .357 Magnum. My Marlin feeds .38 Special just fine but has a tendency to hang up on .357 Mag rounds (no matter the bullet type, it seems to be an OAL issue.). My lever is a Winchester in .45 Colt, for which you can not only reload, but you can reload pretty close to double the pressure of a handgun round, as long as you are using a modern rifle, and depending on the weight of the round. I now have the Ruger gp100-7. 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. Winchester just introduced the 350 Legend for all the people who are stuck using straight walled cartridges. The 1892 was one of Winchesters rifles designed by John Browning. Count yourself lucky They are getting to very hard to find! 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 .357 Maximums and the 9x72R, an old German rifle cartridge. No Tags. .44-40. Expecting it back today via UPS, cant wait to put some rounds in it this week. His just naturally pointed well, I didnt have to work at all. The 8 grains of unique seem like fairly hot loads out of the rifle. I've searched the internet without finding definitive answers. by Tycer Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:35 pm, Post They usually hide it by using a 24" barreled rifle. version of the .375 supermag (1.61 in.) gee how many of us have heard that, for 1,000 times? And 9mm , 45 ACP, 40 S&W , 380 Auto and all the rest. CONDIT OUR STOCK NUMBER: 13212 CONDITION: NEW IN THE BOX MAKE/MODEL: ROSSI.R-92 ACTION: LEVER RIFLE CALIBER: .357 MAGNUM/.38 SPECIAL BARREL: 24", OCTAGON FINISH: DARK BRAZILIAN HARDWOO ***HARD TO FIND TACTICAL-LEVER .357*** Citadel Levtac-92 lever-action rifle in .357 Magnum. The chrony doesnt lie: .357 levers punch well above their weight: 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. The rifle should be able to shoot all the standard lead .357 bullets, including the 148 gr wadcutters.
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