.357 Magnum bullet possibility?

[243winxb]

Whats the big deal about "some fool will try it in a lever action."

SOME 30-30 lever actions can not withstand the pressure. It would be unsafe. Plus Hodgdon site lists 30-30 150gr bullet with IMR 4895 @ 33.5 gr max. <<< CORRECT FROM WEBSITE. Still to hot for old 30wcf lever actions. Steve's pages lists 35.5 gr.MAXIMUM, overload for levers IMO

 

[R.W.Dale]

30-30 lever actions can not withstand the pressure. It would be unsafe.

AGAIN you are aware that on the same sized case head a marlin or winchester can handle more pressure and breach thrust than a contender can.

There's a reason a contender in 45/70 is only rated for trapdoor level loads.

 

[MCgunner]

There's a reason a contender in 45/70 is only rated for trapdoor level loads.

And I thought it was to keep the thing from implanting itself in your face upon firing. I don't mind recoil, normal recoil, but .45/70 handguns scare me.