JavaScript is disabled. It lacks a top-mounted rail (you can still install one, the receiver is pre-tapped). by awp101 Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:25 pm, Post by bgmkithaca Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:32 pm, Post 357 Remington Maximum Additional Loads Below are the all of the bullet and load recipes followed by the groups shot at distance with our 21 357 Max 1:20 Encore barrel. Its an entry-level model MSRP is $972, youll pay about $200 less retail but the rifle comes tapped for a scope or rail if so desired. Just ask! This allows, again, for higher velocities and energies than the revolvers made by Ruger and Smith & Wesson. Thank God for so many various powders available. 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. 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. Most 350 Legend bullets have a higher sectional density which means more penetration than the .357 Magnum. Reloading has nothing to do with it.. And, I AM a Vietnam in-country veteran, Gomer. 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. Ive wanted one for years. Hornady XTP 158 gr. 20170926..35Cal.190gr.Fury.Jug.Test - Copy1.jpg, https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2t-barrel-length-muzzle-velocity-and-accuracy/, https://www.speer-ammo.com/products/bullets/rifle-bullets/hot-cor-rifle-bullet/2435, https://matchgrademachine.com/encore-contender-357-magnum-maximum-load-development-results/, http://hawkbullets.com/bullet-selection.html, https://cuttingedgebullets.com/shop/ets?caliber=43, http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WPHandloading-Guide-7.0-Web-REV.pdf. I love Lever action rifles, and own Rossis, Savage 99s, Winchesters , ( 92 and 94s), Marlins, and Henrys, in 357 magnum and 44 Rem Mag. Last one I owned was an 1889 Marlin in .44-40. 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. And as far as lever action rifles in pistol calibersthey have never been irrelevant over their 150 year history. The .357 Maximum went away. This is the same bullet we've used with great sucess in the .35 Rem loads. Yes, it was an easy one to fill the bill with. ", Go toMatch Grade Machine or call them at 435 628 0071. Notify Me When Available. Even though it was flawed engineering, it was the cartridge that suffered. Please enjoy those guns with your family on my behalf, as I will not be purchasing **anything** in CA in my continuing quest to remain off the CADOJs books. 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. Low supplies and very high demand. Big improvement in smothness. XTP bullet in a 357 mag. I make do with a 336 Marlin in .35 Rem. barrel and (2) additional 12rd magazines. But stoke it up and hear that little dog bark like a big dog! Perfect for those states with straight wall case limits and/or overall cartridge case length limits where in most cases the .45 cal. I think my Henry BB 45 Colt is my fav. We do not charge additional fees for credit cards. The Speer Hot Cor 180 soft point shoots lights out and velocities are over 2200 fps. 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. Guys that do this are, shall we saypreoccupied with velocity, which is usually the product of light bullets and fast-burning powder.I believe that a failure to appreciate the complexities of this cartridge, the bullets available for it and the proper propellants applicable were a major reason why it passed early. There's no doubt but that the .357 Magnum with heavy bullets will do it handily up close.The .357 Maximum was an effort to give you .357 Magnum muzzle velocity at 200 meters. Thats what makes them lever action great. The other was H-110 powder which never achieved what I thought was accurate. 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 company made its humble start in 1963in Gussago, Italywhen Giuseppe Pietta made a commitment to produce guns as authentic and true-to-original as possible. I wish I had bought more..or kept more ..lol. Thanks Muddy, 2506, hunter67, shooter7. took a good cleaning and now it shoots very well. They both have Constitutional carry! Although some may not find this particular gun relevant, I think there are lots of pluses. I wish I had known Hornady was going to discontinue them, I would have stocked up on them. I put a Wild West trigger on the 336, and its great, but that puts the Marlin price right up there with Henry. Took it out on a pesky squirrel with a .308. We were amazed at the penetration. I shot 180 hardcast lead both from Buffalo Bore and HSM bear loads. No one currently makes guns chambered in the cartridge.Looking back on the whole incident is very interesting, and there is much to be learned. The results are: . What should the discerning collector look for in a potential buy? At pressures in the 40,000-psi range, they helped avoid primer flowback that can tie up a break-action firearm. Please try a new zip code and search again. The Henry Big Boy Classic is as close to the original lever gun as it gets without having to look for .44 rimfire. The max lead . I have a H&R single shot .357 maximum. Great deal on a 357 magnum! Winchester just introduced the 350 Legend for all the people who are stuck using straight walled cartridges. I would like to try Reloader 7 with bullets heavier than 180 grains. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/henry-big-boy-steel-357-magnum-38-special-lever-action-rifle. You would be hard pressed to find an all around cartridge as good as the .357. Nothing slimmer or quicker to get into action. Personally I like Blue Dot, and Bullseye for plinking rounds. 357 maximum rifle For Sale 1000+ Listings Found Page 1 of 317 1 2 3 . Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: 3 Days A great reason to explore reloading. This round is about the same thing as a 357 Max except for bore diameter. Shooter's Reference Load Data for .357 Maximum .357 Maximum - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Lee #1 Lyman #1 RCBS #6 Recipe Type: Pistol Bullet Weight: ALL 100 gr 110 gr 125 gr 140 gr 158 gr 165 gr 170 gr 180 gr 200 gr Powder: ALL Accurate 1680 Accurate 4100 Accurate 5744 Hodgdon CFE BLK Hodgdon H110 Hodgdon Lil'Gun Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. Khalil, Ive got one in .327 Fed Mag and Im here to tell you IT IS SWEET!! Not question those who do or did so, cause theres something special about shooting a lever action. Looking for 170-190gr bullet loads and a plinking load for a hard cast GC/cheep jacketed bullet. The most Fun guns I own. Both have threaded barrels to make them more relative and modern. 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. by bgmkithaca Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:36 am, Post I cant go the range without people coming over to try it out. Best to have at least one, in your favorite caliber, in the collection. get the Lee hand press. 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. Comments like yours on why dont you just reload are what limits some of my shooting time on the metallic silhouette range as its full of old vietnam era (and older) shooters that whine more than a Karen in the wild if you dont pick up your brass with intent to reload. We show you how. John said that he quietly kept on shooting his Rugers in the controversial caliber. Buy 357 Maximum Brass Pistol Cases 95pcs Mixed Brass 357 Max: GunBroker is the largest seller of Reloading Supplies Ammunition Reloading All: 974082394. . The AR-15s in .223 are just glorified rabbit guns in my opinion. Its just not special enough to me for my wallet to cough up the bucks. I have been wanting one for years now and always seem to miss the boat as they sell out quickly. The round barrel is just 17.4 inches, threaded for a suppressor and features a 1:16 rate of twist. 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. From what I hear the Henry trigger is better though. Maximum average pressure (MAP) was set at 40,000 psi/48,000 CUP, substantially higher than the .357 Magnum. New in the Box. I did it some years back when Indiana got new deer hunting regulations. has the energy and accuracy needed for 200 meter silhouette shooting. L ess than 50 rounds fired through the barrel. Im a wee bit envious. 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. Todays edition also features a falling block safety, so it can be carried loaded. Re: Reloading the 357 MAXIMUM. Through the years, the company continued to expand and . A bit heavy, if I had to buy it again, Id pick a shorter, lighter barrel version but I am not unhappy with the gun. I would start there and if you want more velocity you can increase to the max load of 19 gr. This load generates very close to the SAAMI max of 35k psi. Going price was 399.they didnt have any..but said they had a 45 Long Colt at a discount 299easy decision. Cloudbuster The Jelly Head Maximum utilizes an extended taper and fluted ports to tighten patterns up to 20 perc OUR STOCK NUMBER:13211 CONDITION: NEW IN THE BOX MAKE/MODEL: ROSSI..R-92 ACTION: LEVER RIFLE CALIBER: .357 MAGNUM/.38 SPECIAL BARREL: 20" CAPACITY: 12+1 FURNITURE: DARK BRAZILIA Uberti 1873 Cattleman II NM Steel 7 1/2" .357 Mag with Retractable firing pin (356550) This pistol is brand new in the box. Cartridge is a mite better now than 3 years ago, IMO. 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. RETURN POLICY: Intrepid Shooting Sports will accept returns on firearms that arrive other than advertised in the listing. Citadel Levtac-92 .357 Magnum Tactical-Lever! The old tooling is long gone now. I can recall a conversation with John Taffin, a fellow gunwriter of deserved great reputation. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. With a tuned lever action, you can unload 10 rounds in about 3 seconds: https://youtu.be/h1Wcy8HRQUo?list=TLPQMjcwNzIwMjC2VftOeStKpQ. Because the title of the article is Five great not Five cheap.. . $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.). I doubt nothing that Taffin says, but we both know that no gun maker will ever live with that kind of visible damage.But let's step back and look at what the .357 Maximum was designed to do. rifle is 17.1gr. I know its not the answer you want, but it gets you to the same place. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The 2350 fps 150gr .30-30 is 1850 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle. 16.5" threaded barrel (1/2x28). No turnstyle safety on top of the bolt to remove. The unnecessary cross bolt safety can easily be deleted with a Beartooth Mercantile safety delete kit for $35.00. Long loaded 357 Mag should still be accurate in the 360 and are great for fun shooting. It didn't quite make it, but still knocked the steel rams down. .357 Maximum is a perfect starter gun for kids to learn and grow on. 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. Every time TTAG runs a lever gun article I want one. If its an American classic you want, the Winchester Model 1892 Carbine is about as classic as it gets. Manufacturer Cimarron Firearms br brModel 1892 Lever Action Riflebr brSKU AS621br brCaliber .357 Magnumbr brCapacity 10 Roundsbr brBarrel Length  20 Oct CIM CA2903 CIM UBERTI 1894 RIFLE 38-55 26" Brand: CIMARRON FIREARMS CO Item Number: CIM CA2903 UPC: 814230101112 Cimarron Firearms, the leader in authentic replicas from America Glock #32 (357 Sig) -- #13 rounds magazine -- #3 Magazines and loader only! I much prefer .30 caliber bullets in any of those platforms. I have seen a gun blow up (not mine) and therefore I am very careful when I reload. The resulting airspace does no good. The large loop makes solid sense for colder climates like the plains states and Alaska. Then came panic buying of guns and ammo due to social unrest, and of course its a an election year. Its pleasant to shoot even with .357 mag. It too feeds with no problems but is more work to make. Then ordered a new 1894 with Ballard rifling, checkering, and sling studs for 350. Bullets manufactured by Hornady. 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. Available with matte finish on steel frames and a highly polished finish on hardened brass frames, these elegantly simple rifles feature 22" round barrels, fully adjustable folding leaf rear sight and brass bead front sights we use on the lever actions, a drilled and tapped provision for optional scope use, walnut front and rear furniture, a 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. And one 1886 Winchester 45-70 takedown model, ( rare). 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. Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. Browning created the 1892 to compete with the Marlin 1888, and according to legend, completed the work in two weeks. If you want to shoot .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammo, just long throat the factory chamber! Thanks for your replies. .357 out of a 20 Henry Big Boy Steel rivals the muzzle energy of a .223 out of an 18 inch. And of course the popular, accurate Dan Wesson revolvers came out with a long frame, long cylinder Max. The .357 Magnum is probably the most widely-used revolver cartridge today, managing to thrive in an era where the wheelguns and associated cartridges are growing scarce. It's my personal opinion that the flame cutting on the revolvers chambered in this cartridge gave it a bad rep. I've searched the internet without finding definitive answers. That 2000 fps 357 mag load is 1100 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle. A max charge of 27.0 grains posted roughly 1,875 fps with the Speer 180-grain .35 Remington bullet and shot under 1 MOA in my 14-inch Contender. 38 special. Most of our deer were harvested at 30-45 yards. 1. Rossi makes various models starting at about $500. You can boost the Unique up to around 11-12 grains, as I recall, and your gun should handle it fine with that bullet. It was almost daylight and I kept hearing something move around. Dont believe me?? My stance is that Lever action rifles are still very relevant in 2020, for all the reasons that people have stated. Never again Marlin, shouldve bought another Henry. Item Number: 534196137. by bgmkithaca Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:18 pm, Post Jan 23, 2014. Such a great gun I wish theyd never discontinued them. Caint answer Ur ? Features a rugged, stainless steel bolt with 90 bolt throw and rapid lock time for added accuracy. Im still waiting for someone to make a 357 in. Lever actions are a hoot to shoot. im looking to trade for a 357 lever action.. Good luck.hope you brought your best marbles.. Most of the famous Hatfield-McCoy feud was fought with lever guns. Probably because the articles title was the 5 best RIFLES, not handguns. .44-40. In 1983, the .357 Remington Maximum was released as a joint project between Ruger and Remington. and ring 4 inch plates every time. 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. Have you actually tried looking for a .38/.357 lever gun? The conversion was not troublesome at all other than a rebarrel and chamber job , it feeds with no modifications whatever needed. Once that word gets around, Henry and Brazilian made Rossi levers, and even Uberti and other Italian made Lever guns will gain more of the market share. Rimmed cases don't play well with stacked magazines like in the 700 Remington. Gun Genius. I really cant eithersure was glad I had 8 30 round mags full of 62 gr 556 as BLM looters were approaching in May. 008-E503829 | MTM. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-rossi-model-92-lever-action-45-colt/, Also not a .357, but a stunning Henry: bullets that allow for velocities Ruger never intended. 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. It was even out of warranty and they took care of it no charge. 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. 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. Those Remlins had some serious issues, and are the least desirable models of all Marlin 94s. The only guy I knew who shot 357 Max had a Ruger SBH and a Marlin lever gun re-chambered for the Max cartridge. This rifle has a ton of modern flair that you may be used to seeing on semi-automatic sporting rifles. My revolvers and levers arent in .357 Mag. Most reloading die manufacturers can supply this accessory for your current dies set. .357 Rem. Brand: Winchester. Own Stock. I own lots of guns..I just like a lever rifle best for fun and utility. 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. The .35 Remington case is basically a .308 Winchester (but slightly narrower and shorter) with a .358" diameter bullet stuffed into it. No one else offers the wide range of options, steel picatinny rails, and barrel fluting that MGM does. Best place to find squirrels in in a deer stand with a 30-06. A Dan Wesson revolver in that caliber based on the heavy duty Dan Wesson 44 Mag frame was offered. Its moderate recoil makes it perfect for smallish folks such as the ladies and folks with disabilities who simply can not stand the recoil of the various .45's. . My all-time favorite .357 rifle is still the IMI Timber Wolf pump. Itll still all fit in a small tackle box. Many people download it and get unburnt . by bgmkithaca Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:55 am, Post I have a 94 Trapper in 357 Magnum that I rechambered to 357 Maximum. 357/38 is the one of the easiest. Did you go with the .375 Supermag rather than the .375 Winchester due to case length restrictions? The "little but mighty" .357 " Maxie" ! I always assumed it was so you didnt lose your rifle when making a Sabre charge and hauling ass on your horse. A T/C Contender G2 or Encore makes a lot more since. Over time, Sellier & Bellot expanded its product line to include rifle cartridges and smokeless powder. So it partly the pandemic, and partly the Presidential election, and then the riots in major cities across the USA. I know jack-all about lever guns except what I saw on The Rifleman growing up. 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. H110. by Griff Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:22 pm, Post Caveat Emptor. When the gun fired, it behaved like all revolvers in that the powder charge in those long chambers burned at a very high temperature. The chrony doesnt lie: .357 levers punch well above their weight: The 125-grain loads have not quite as much muzzle energy as NATO's standard infantry rifle round, the 5.56x45mm.