357 Magnum Rifle/Carbine

[Sneakshot92]

Hi all. I'm looking for suggestions on a rifle/carbine in 357 magnum to pair with my new Blackhawk for hunting. Hopefully whatever I end up with will handle the hot loads I plan on using.
Thanks in advance!

 

[troy fairweather]

For the money a rossi 92.

 

[adcoch1]

For the money a rossi 92.

This is what I was thinking, or a Henry single shot...

Edit to add: I am also looking for a 357 carbine, but primarily to shoot 38 special out of as a plinker/camp gun. The single shots get my attention. 357 would only get used for occasional deer hunts.

 

[Sneakshot92]

or a Henry single shot...

This was my first thought, but then again a lever gun would probably be more proper to pair with a single action revolver.

 

[kidneyboy]

I have a Henry paired up with a Dan Wesson 15-2. The Henry handles hot loads as well as plinker 38sp and it's very accurate.

 

[troy fairweather]

This is what I was thinking, or a Henry single shot...

Edit to add: I am also looking for a 357 carbine, but primarily to shoot 38 special out of as a plinker/camp gun. The single shots get my attention. 357 would only get used for occasional deer hunts.

A 357 single shot wouldn't last long with me, that's what they make 357 maximum reamers for lol.

 

[adcoch1]

A 357 single shot wouldn't last long with me, that's what they make 357 maximum reamers for lol.

I want one of those too...

 

[troy fairweather]

I want one of those too...

I have about given up on them Midland single shots, to bad I think they would have sold A lot of them. I think in a lever gun is just rather have a 44 not much more money to reload, but has the power of needed.

 

[Sneakshot92]

I have a Henry paired up with a Dan Wesson 15-2. The Henry handles hot loads as well as plinker 38sp and it's very accurate.

Which model Henry?
The biggest thing keeping me from spending the higher price on a Henry is the lack of a side loading gate. The X model has one, but i'm not sure I like the "tacticool" treatment.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I really like my Rossi 92.

 

[792mauser]

I've got 2 Rossi rifles
1: 357 mag 20 inch short rifle
2: 45 colt 24 inch rifle.

Love em both.

The 357 can make hits on steel at 200 for me.
The 45 can as well ish. Cept it starts to look like an emplaced howitzer.

 

[mustanger98]

This was my first thought, but then again a lever gun would probably be more proper to pair with a single action revolver.

Some of us also consider a Winchester LowWall or something on a rolling block action to be in context. The Winchester or Tipman Armory... either option is likely priced kinda high, but then so is a HandiRifle anymore. Considering that H&R's been making hinge action rifles and shotguns since 1871, I'd say that's in context too.

 

[troy fairweather]

Some of us also consider a Winchester LowWall or something on a rolling block action to be in context. The Winchester or Tipman Armory... either option is likely priced kinda high, but then so is a HandiRifle anymore. Considering that H&R's been making hinge action rifles and shotguns since 1871, I'd say that's in context too.

Think the tipman rifles are $800 ish, I'd buy one of them before a Henry lever. Low walls are a joy to shoot.

 

[Sneakshot92]

Some of us also consider a Winchester LowWall or something on a rolling block action to be in context. The Winchester or Tipman Armory... either option is likely priced kinda high, but then so is a HandiRifle anymore. Considering that H&R's been making hinge action rifles and shotguns since 1871, I'd say that's in context too.

Guess I forgot how long H&R was around.

 

[mustanger98]

Guess I forgot how long H&R was around.

Yeah, but now it may be a question of finding one in your area.

 

[mustanger98]

Think the tipman rifles are $800 ish, I'd buy one of them before a Henry. Low walls are a joy to shoot.

Either one I'd say is a light handy type to take for a walk.

 

[troy fairweather]

Either one I'd say is a light handy type to take for a walk.

I nearly got one of the uberti 1/3 size guns they were making a few years back, regret not getting one when I had the money.

 

[Random 8]

I have the Henry single shot. It is a solid and accurate rifle from full house .357 158s to subsonic .38 cast loads. Light bullet .357 hps are downright violent on soft targets. It's just a plain fun rifle to shoot. If you're not sold on a lever gun, I highly recommend it. I shoot mine a lot with hardcast 158 .38s at a medium velocity (+p load of HS-6, unique or Power Pistol) to 100 yards for birch log bowling. Loads of fun. Have also put it on 12" steel to 300 yards with significant holdover and kentucky. You can get hits when you find the range!

 

[Olon]

My Henry Big Boy does really well with magnums but chokes on 38 special.

 

[cfullgraf]

You need a lever action to pair with a Blackhawk.

I have a Marlin 1894C chambered in 357 Magnum that shoots great but it was made back when Marlin was Marlin. It was made in 1981.

I recently bought a 357 Magnum Winchester 1873. I believe it is made by Miroku. It looks well made but I have not shot it much.

Henrys have a good reputation but many feel the front loaded tube magazine is not as desirable as the side loading gate found on the original lever action guns.

 

[kidneyboy]

Which model Henry?
The biggest thing keeping me from spending the higher price on a Henry is the lack of a side loading gate. The X model has one, but i'm not sure I like the "tacticool" treatment.

I have the H012M. Also had the carbine. The side loading gate is a non issue for me. The rifle holds 10 rounds (how many more do you need?), it's safe to load.

 

[kidneyboy]

My Henry Big Boy does really well with magnums but chokes on 38 special.

I have heard this a couple of times. Neither of mine has or had issues cycling either, including semi wadcutters. Maybe because I reload?

 

[Bfh_auto]

This is my setup. I have put a Williams fool proof on since.

 

[Dunross]

I have a Marlin 1894cs in 357 that has served me well in conjunction with a 6" N-frame revolver. I put a Williams aperture sight on it.

 

[Frulk]

If you’re shooting a lot in one day the side gate gets tiresome. I’ve warmed up to the tube magazine on the Henry’s I have. Especially when it comes time to unload them.