The cartridge made its debut in 1983 in the Ruger New Model Blackhawk single-action revolver. Also, at higher velocities, the bullet is able to realize a flatter trajectory meaning longer shots are possible. Through the years, the company continued to expand and . Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Slower burning powders will enjoy a longer barrel more than faster burning powders. You get the best of both the classic function of a lever gun with modern improvements. Nicks and marks from use in wood and finish. The first loads I worked up were with Speers 0.358-inch 180-grain FNSP intended for the .35 Remington. The revolvers that were built in this caliber are rare, and consistently go for a premium over other Ruger Blackhawks. 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. Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. I have. (Photo: Winchester) Why wouldnt you want a .357 Magnum lever action rifle? This rifle will be used for S. Michigan Deer so I'm primarily looking for favorite powder and pet loads. 30-30 is always a good option. Yes, tactical Virginia, you can put a red dot on a lever gun. Its a great shooter, almost no recoil with any .357 or .38 load and it looks good hanging on my wall. Own Stock. We do not charge additional fees for credit cards. I REALLY wish Mossberg would make that hideous SPX Tactical in .357. by Chris83716 Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:35 pm, Post I dont have a horse ..so the ring comes off. No one else offers the wide range of options, steel picatinny rails, and barrel fluting that MGM does. The winchester representative claimed 2300 fps with a 150gr bullet out of a 20 inch barrel. I love Lever action rifles, and own Rossis, Savage 99s, Winchesters , ( 92 and 94s), Marlins, and Henrys, in 357 magnum and 44 Rem Mag. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. I think it helps ballistic uniformity in this long, skinny case and slow propellants. The topstrap cutting kept on but eventually stopped. Not all of us have the ability for various reasons to reload. tend to do quite well in the .357 Maximum. Somewhere around 7,500 guns were made. The trigger is even really nice for a lever gun and I own a bunch of them. (I bought a Glenfield 30A at a gunshow for $200 about 5 years ago. Which chamber to choose? Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag. A .357 bang stick would certainly be cheaper to keep fed for silhouette shooting vs my Henry in 45 Colt. Second, they take ordinary .357 ammo and produce ballistics youd hardly believe. Email Mike at mike@357maximum.net or call 541 956 6938. Note: A complete article about the .357 Maximum can be found on the Handgun Cartridge . The large loop makes solid sense for colder climates like the plains states and Alaska. Of the 32 models of 357 lever gun they offer, there are precisely zero units currently available for sale. Its pleasant to shoot even with .357 mag. Worried about scratching that brass? Most were returned to the factory and their purchase price refunded. Max. The New Henry Big Boy X models are looking like may be the best value in a New Lever action rifle. Single shots from Thompson/Center, Wichita and Merrill appeared on the expanding .357 Maximum market. Maybe Ill be in a position to reload once I retire in 25 or so years but by then Ill probably have sold everything and moved back overseas so it wont be an issue. But I just couldnt ever wrap my brain around spending enough on a lever action to buy two or three semi-auto rifles. Henry is finally putting out some side loading gate models, while still retaining the muzzle end magazine tube, so as to make them easier and safer to unload. I passed up a .357 94 trapper several years ago it was a few $ more than I had on me and I couldnt get the seller to budge. The .357 Maximum was initially chambered in the Ruger Blackhawk in 1983 and was for a time adopted by other handgun manufactures. 1/ picking up brass at this range is not required, only the reloaders typically pick it up. #17. Hornady XTP 158 gr. Took it out on a pesky squirrel with a .308. Its a copy of the Winchester 1892 made by Miroku for Browning. 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. The .357 Maximum was introduced into commercial production as a joint-venture by Remington Arms Company and Ruger in 1983 as a new chambering for the Ruger Blackhawk. This is a high-class place so act respectable. Geoff: Nope, not yet. Take a lever action over an AR every day. Because of this, many hunters are realizing the potential of the cartridge for hunting medium to large game. by AJMD429 Thu Jul 19, 2012 4:25 pm, Post But after losing popularity due to gas cutting issues, this chambering was eventually dropped by all manufacturers. I sure like my Marlin 94c..I had my Smith do an action and trigger job on it. I bought a new carrier and internal parts and fitted them to feed a loaded 357 Maximum. Perfect. OM56, cant disagree. I like the combo. Also, after breaking it in, the Rossis action (which is the major criticism for this gun) was just as smooth as the Winchesters, Marlins and Henrys I have shot. Rossi 92 is one of the best purchases Ive ever made. You might find a few boxes at the Tulsa world gun show. Im glad I was able to get what I needed for the time being. Max. This rifle has a ton of modern flair that you may be used to seeing on semi-automatic sporting rifles. Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Here's the 357 Maximum story: Back in the 1980's there was a silhouette competition for pistols out to 200 yards. If you start a 140 grain XTP from a 16" .357 carbine at 2000 fps, your retained velocity at 200 will be around 1250- typical handgun muzzle velocity for today's watered-down .357 factory loads. Many shooters used their long-barreled .357 Magnum revolvers but usually longed for a bit more velocity to go with those heavy bullets. I wonder how the rimless version of the .357 Maximumthe .350 Legendwill fare. Using bullets from Hornady XTP, Nosler JFP, LSWC, Sierra JHC, Nosler Part. I haven't dismissed the idea but I'll research the best rate-of-twist for it. .357 caliber bullets (from left to right) 158 gr XTP, 180 gr XTP, 200 gr FTX, New 357 Rem Max casing. The Henry Big Boy Classic is as close to the original lever gun as it gets without having to look for .44 rimfire. Many Max shooters (myself included) find poor accuracy with magnum cases. Its blue with a 16.5 inch barrel. Apparently it was a regular thing. . The .357 Magnum cartridge is based upon Smith & Wesson's earlier .38 Special cartridge. Lil Gun starting at 26 grains and worked up to as much as 30 grains gives top velocities in 24 barrels and good velocities in shorter barrels. I am going to start reloading though as JHP rounds for these calibers are expensive and I am apprehensive about using the easily found round nose bullets on a tube magazine gun. There were two major complaints with the Max, both having to do with powder gas erosion. But alas. So if you want to shoot Max, Mag, and Specials; it is best to get a single shot. I kept still hoping that they couldnt climb a tree. .44 Henry rimfire. They were discontinued for quite awhile and JMs were going for $1200 or more. Factory triggers dont come much, if any, better than the k frames., I have to agree. 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. The max lead . Never again Marlin, shouldve bought another Henry. I bought a brandified new Ruger .357 revolver just as this lockdown crap started. 4" Barrel. Bare essentials. 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. Everybody wanted to get their hands on my lever-action .30-30, and nobody who shot it was disappointed. I just read how lever actions were among the first guns carried on single point slings. We will take a look back at a stock revolver and its misunderstood cartridge called the .357 Maximum.Originally conceived by the late Elgin Gates and called the .357 SuperMag, the new round was very straightforward. 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. Chiefs Special, 6 Python and Henry in 357. Spoken like someone who doesnt live in a 2A benighted state or area. But muh tactical! you say? Go to GB or GI and find yourself a Browning B-92 in .357. I sold my 1980s Marlin 357 in 1996 for 450 to a guy who would not buy a new Marlin with a safety button. It is also more effective when used with a long gun, where it is legal to hunt with rifles. . 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. 38 Special full metal jacket round will hit with the force of 189 pounds of pressure per square foot at a . I wish I had bought more..or kept more ..lol. Of course, you can also get the original Winchester carbine, the Winchester 1873. Working range would be 50-70 yards. If you want a lever gun for your wall and occasional shooting, good luck doing better. by bgmkithaca Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:32 pm, Post The big problem for me was the shape of the Contender grip which caused my hand to shake after just a few shots. Subscriber Services. [6] The "Magnum era" began with the .375 H&H rifle cartridge, spreading to handguns with the .357 Magnum. Citadel Levtac-92 .357 Magnum Tactical-Lever! The .357 Maximum is a "stretched" .357 Magnum case; it's about 0.315 inch longer than its parent. Nobody shoots the .357 Max because no manufacturer chambers their firearms for it these days!" 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. 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. Less than 100 days away now. Proof-fired it and it stood up. The 357 Magnum is a highly regarded round for hunting and self-defense. by AJMD429 Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:09 pm, Post 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. 1. The object was to knock down all five targets in two minutes. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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