Chasing Crow
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I'm thinking about a rifle chambered in 357mag. Any suggestions, comments or experience?
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brnmuenchow
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Cimarron Firearms.
1873 Sporting Rifle 24"
CA272
$1357.86 .357 Magnum
.38 Special 24" 8.80 Case Hardened
12 Rnds Walnut Standard Blue
Check out their website, Uberti also.
1873 Sporting Rifle 24"
CA272
$1357.86 .357 Magnum
.38 Special 24" 8.80 Case Hardened
12 Rnds Walnut Standard Blue
Check out their website, Uberti also.
Just bought a Winchester 1892 Carbine .357
Haven't taken delivery yet - so cant say much. But I haven't heard a bad thing about the Miroku Winchesters.
Can't wait
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=022C&mid=534177
Haven't taken delivery yet - so cant say much. But I haven't heard a bad thing about the Miroku Winchesters.
Can't wait
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=022C&mid=534177
TenDriver
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I have a Rossi 92 in 44Mag. I like it, but it's an early serial number that I re-sprung. If you're not interested in doing a little work to it, you might be happier with something else. The sights very inaccurate as well.
firesky101
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I personally really want one of these. http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine77357/models.html
denton
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The Marlin lever action is an exceptionally fun rifle to shoot. I put a 4x32 rimfire scope on it, which matches my trajectories pretty well.
Mine likes 180 grain cast bullets at 1200 FPS, and will do 1" groups at 50 yards. The grandkids love shooting 125 grain 38 Spl in it. For more serious work, I use 180 grain jacketed bullets at full power.
Mine likes 180 grain cast bullets at 1200 FPS, and will do 1" groups at 50 yards. The grandkids love shooting 125 grain 38 Spl in it. For more serious work, I use 180 grain jacketed bullets at full power.
gpb
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"I'm thinking about a rifle chambered in 357mag. Any suggestions, comments or experience?"
I suggest that you try to determine what uses the rifle will be put to, and then prioritize these uses. For example is it going to be used primarily as a target/plinking rifle with hunting and home defense secondary uses. Or is it primarily a carry in the woods self defense rifle with hunting a secondary use. Only you can determine your end uses and priorities. With these know, others can offer more reasoned suggestions.
I suggest that you try to determine what uses the rifle will be put to, and then prioritize these uses. For example is it going to be used primarily as a target/plinking rifle with hunting and home defense secondary uses. Or is it primarily a carry in the woods self defense rifle with hunting a secondary use. Only you can determine your end uses and priorities. With these know, others can offer more reasoned suggestions.
VancMike
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I currently own a Browning "traditional" Low Wall in .357; if you can find one at a decent price (i.e., below $1100), it'll probably sell for more some day.
Just bought a Uberti 1873 with a 20" barrel. Shoots very well with FP/RN and jacketed bullets, doesn't want to feed SWC nor bullets with a driving band in front of the crimp groove. Still, it's a way cool rifle; the Cimarron is made by Uberti, I believe.
Owned a Marlin 1892 for years. Had the micro-groove barrel that wasn't supposed to shoot cast bullets very well, but I certainly never had any issues....very accurate, and never leaded up, either.
A friend just bought the Ruger 77/357. Says it's on back-order, but if it's like other Rugers, it'll be a great buy. Their rotary magazine is a real plus, I think.
Winchester has re-issued their 1892. It's made by Miroku, and if it's like my Browning, it'll be well-made, good wood and tight tolerances.
Others on this site (at least those who actually own them) speak highly of Rossi and Henry lever actions, at least for their price-points.
You have a lot of great choices!
Just bought a Uberti 1873 with a 20" barrel. Shoots very well with FP/RN and jacketed bullets, doesn't want to feed SWC nor bullets with a driving band in front of the crimp groove. Still, it's a way cool rifle; the Cimarron is made by Uberti, I believe.
Owned a Marlin 1892 for years. Had the micro-groove barrel that wasn't supposed to shoot cast bullets very well, but I certainly never had any issues....very accurate, and never leaded up, either.
A friend just bought the Ruger 77/357. Says it's on back-order, but if it's like other Rugers, it'll be a great buy. Their rotary magazine is a real plus, I think.
Winchester has re-issued their 1892. It's made by Miroku, and if it's like my Browning, it'll be well-made, good wood and tight tolerances.
Others on this site (at least those who actually own them) speak highly of Rossi and Henry lever actions, at least for their price-points.
You have a lot of great choices!
jakk280rem
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Top choice for me was a Marlin 1894C. If I hadn't found one of those I would have kept my eyes open for a Winchester 1892. Third choice would have been a Rossi. I wanted a carbine and the various 1873 and 1884 replica were either too spendy or too heavy.
BCRider
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My Rossi cowboy action '92 clone worked right out of the box very nicely with .357Mag rounds. It's a bit more fussy with the bullet type when shooting the shorter .38Spl. Overall I'd say it's a nice gun for the money and I would buy again if a low initial price was an important factor.
Chasing Crow, you are going down a great path...
The 357 out of carbine/rifle length barrels is a whole different animal and approaches 30/30 power. You also get the ability to plink and hunt small game with the 38 special which is a lot easier on the wallet.
I cannot think of a better all around rifle for plinking and fun, small game through deer sized animals.
I have a Marlin 1894 CSS which is the stainless version of the 1894c. It has surprised me with how accurate it is, its reliable, very easy to takedown (esp. vs the winchesters), and a dream to carry in the field.
If you go Marlin then try to get a pre-Remington acquisition one, since the QC was better. If you have to go with a post-Remington acquisition gun, then examine it very carefully before you buy.
If you handload, you will love this rifle even more. I'm still in the process of working up loads for it, but have already found it very versatile.
Let us know what you end up with and all the best...
The 357 out of carbine/rifle length barrels is a whole different animal and approaches 30/30 power. You also get the ability to plink and hunt small game with the 38 special which is a lot easier on the wallet.
I cannot think of a better all around rifle for plinking and fun, small game through deer sized animals.
I have a Marlin 1894 CSS which is the stainless version of the 1894c. It has surprised me with how accurate it is, its reliable, very easy to takedown (esp. vs the winchesters), and a dream to carry in the field.
If you go Marlin then try to get a pre-Remington acquisition one, since the QC was better. If you have to go with a post-Remington acquisition gun, then examine it very carefully before you buy.
If you handload, you will love this rifle even more. I'm still in the process of working up loads for it, but have already found it very versatile.
Let us know what you end up with and all the best...
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I just picked up a Ruger 77/357 a couple of weeks back. Wanted something "different". Its different. Not sure if I like it yet or not though.
It seems to like my 125 grain JHP reloads the best of what Ive tried so far, which isnt much. It didnt like my 158 grain .38 LSWC's, or Speer 135 grain Gold Dots. At 50 yards, I was getting 1" groups with the 125 JHP's, and about fist sized groups at 100 with the same load.
I was getting rim lock in the mags with the .38s, which locked things up until I got them straightened out. Didnt do it all the time, but enough to be annoying. Worked fine with the 357's though.
I have to keep an eye on the mag that came with the gun, it seems to be coming apart. The second I bought later seems to be OK though.
It seems to like my 125 grain JHP reloads the best of what Ive tried so far, which isnt much. It didnt like my 158 grain .38 LSWC's, or Speer 135 grain Gold Dots. At 50 yards, I was getting 1" groups with the 125 JHP's, and about fist sized groups at 100 with the same load.
I was getting rim lock in the mags with the .38s, which locked things up until I got them straightened out. Didnt do it all the time, but enough to be annoying. Worked fine with the 357's though.
I have to keep an eye on the mag that came with the gun, it seems to be coming apart. The second I bought later seems to be OK though.
Henry Big Boy. Price is more than some of some of the other alternatives.Customer service and the customer is number one is the highest priority. The Companies owner will personally respond to emails and phone calls. I own the 44 mag Big boy as well as the entry level 22 long rifle and can't be more pleased with the product and the outstanding company that Henry is.
FMJMIKE
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I have two Ruger 77/357s........... I love them...........
Chasing Crow
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Thanks all. A lot of really good feed back. Gives me info to think about. I reload 357's and I figured a rifle makes a lot of sense. I'll let you know how this saga plays out.
MCgunner
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Love my Rossi 92 in this caliber, versatile rifle.
shiftyer1
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I certainly enjoy my marlin lever gun, although the loading gate loosens up every now and then.
newbuckeye
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I have the Rossi in 44 mag w/ octagon barrel and I really like it!
twoblink
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IMI Timberwolf.
Marlin 1894C has become one of my favorites. It was on a discount, I needed something to practise with (I have a couple of big-bore lever actions for big game) and it didn't take long before I started appreciating it on its own right. A very handy carbine that's nearly perfect for medium-sized game and it doesn't dent steel plates at the range.
If you end up buying one, google "marlin jam" before you use it; there's a design fault that can be fixed easily with hand tools providing that the gun hasn't been used (much). Annoying, but nothing to worry about if you do something about it beforehand.
If you end up buying one, google "marlin jam" before you use it; there's a design fault that can be fixed easily with hand tools providing that the gun hasn't been used (much). Annoying, but nothing to worry about if you do something about it beforehand.
I'll disagree with this statement.
the Rossi 92 has some pretty basic sights but they work well once they are sighted in. You have to remember, the difference in POI between 38 spec and 357mag is 4-6" at 50 yards and quite a bit more at 100 ( I don't take the 38spec out to 100, just 50).
The way I did it was to find a load you were comfortable with in both 38 and 357 and make sure they grouped well and then adjust the rear sight so one notch was for 38 and one for 357. It took a few range trips, but it was worth it.
I owned a Marlin 1894 for many years, but as a lefty I never really liked the lever action.
Currently I have an IMI Timberwolf- love the pump action.
If I buy a new gun this year though it will be the Ruger 77/357.
I love the 357 round, we hunt pigs in brush at fairly close distances.
Currently I have an IMI Timberwolf- love the pump action.
If I buy a new gun this year though it will be the Ruger 77/357.
I love the 357 round, we hunt pigs in brush at fairly close distances.
MCgunner
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On sights for the 92, I adapted a peep off an old .22 to the dove tail on mine, love it! I pulled the aperture off so it's a ghost ring, has a click adjustable elevation wheel which is very repeatable, makes adjusting from very light .38 special handloads to heavy .357 magnum a snap.
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