I have a .357 lever and revolver simply because I could.
levergun-revolver combo
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I bought a Rossi Puma 92 in .357 about 25 years ago. Cowboy Action Shooting had not gotten real big then and at that time they were very reasonable. I have several .38/.357 revolvers so match up is not an issue.
I really like the .357 and it makes a great little "brush popper." If I was buying today, I would probably go with a .44 magnum only because I now have a revolver chambered in .44 caliber, and I like the bigger round.
I really like the .357 and it makes a great little "brush popper." If I was buying today, I would probably go with a .44 magnum only because I now have a revolver chambered in .44 caliber, and I like the bigger round.
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about a year ago i picked up a marlin 336 in 44mag to team up with my redhawk, its a great little combo if you dont mind some weight on the relover(its a 7.5" barrel), and i recently picked up a marlin pre-saftey 1894 in 357 mag, now im just looking for a relover.
But as for your question, do you know anyone with a lever action chambered in .357 or 44? if you do shoot one/both and see what you like best. good luck
PS you could always get one of them and pair it up with a nice ruger single six in 22lr/22mag, and then you could use the 22 for most stuff and have the rifle for bigger pests(and ammos light to).
But as for your question, do you know anyone with a lever action chambered in .357 or 44? if you do shoot one/both and see what you like best. good luck
PS you could always get one of them and pair it up with a nice ruger single six in 22lr/22mag, and then you could use the 22 for most stuff and have the rifle for bigger pests(and ammos light to).
Why do you absolutely need to have a levergun/revolver combo? Just go with the .30-30 and call it good.
If you want to have broader range of ammo selection, do like CaliCoastie suggested and get a .22 pistol to accompany your lever action.
If you're really worried about piggies, get a .45-70.
If you want to have broader range of ammo selection, do like CaliCoastie suggested and get a .22 pistol to accompany your lever action.
If you're really worried about piggies, get a .45-70.
dagger dog
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G&G,
If you can, try out a single action revolver, Colt, Colt clone,Ruger etc. They handle recoil in a totally different different way. I can't say they were designed for that purpose but the grip frame and style,(plow handle) acts to let the gun roll up in your hand not straight back like the double actions ,with that hump being drinen into the web between the thumb and index finger.
It's similar to the newer style straight rifle stock that recoils in a straight line back into the shoulder , instead of up into your cheek-nose.
The Redhawk is a rather large revolver and the double action "hump" takes some getting used to. The old plow handle single actions kind of roll in you hand under recoil and the force is not noticed as much by some.
See if you can shoot one the next time at the range, maybe offer to buy some ammo!
Lever gun and revolvers are right there high on a lot of gun combo' lists.
If you can, try out a single action revolver, Colt, Colt clone,Ruger etc. They handle recoil in a totally different different way. I can't say they were designed for that purpose but the grip frame and style,(plow handle) acts to let the gun roll up in your hand not straight back like the double actions ,with that hump being drinen into the web between the thumb and index finger.
It's similar to the newer style straight rifle stock that recoils in a straight line back into the shoulder , instead of up into your cheek-nose.
The Redhawk is a rather large revolver and the double action "hump" takes some getting used to. The old plow handle single actions kind of roll in you hand under recoil and the force is not noticed as much by some.
See if you can shoot one the next time at the range, maybe offer to buy some ammo!
Lever gun and revolvers are right there high on a lot of gun combo' lists.
76shuvlinoff
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same here, Marlin 94c and a 4 5/8 Blackhawk
I have a lever action / revolver combo in .30-30......
I even have a combo in .45-70.......
Gizards'n'Gravy
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Well I went to the gunshow yesterday, there were no Rossi 16" carbines, though I didn't expect there would as they werent at the last one. I did handle several Ruger single actions though, those things are sweet! There is defineately some metal in em, I'm dead set on getting one, just gotta decide which one. I think I may give the .44mag another chance, the last time I shot one was on my 14th birthday, and figured out today it was with some pretty hot stuff from a 4icnh barrel. Im not really recoil sensitive btw, Ive shot lots of .357, I just never liked it because the recoil added significant time to my follow up shots. The Redhawk grip fit my hands awkwardly and the other one I shot ( on my birthday) was firing missiles . I think I can handle it just fine if I find the right platform.
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Any handgun cartridge is a weak compared to a rifle cartridge. Chamber a handgun cartridge in a rifle and you still have a weak stopper.
Since you don't reload I would revisit the 30-30. Ammunition is readily available and affordable.
As for handgun it depends on how deep your pockets are. .357 is more affordable and you have the option of shooting .38's
I shoot a lot of 45 Colt but it is a reloaders cartridge for best performance and cost savings.
Since you don't reload I would revisit the 30-30. Ammunition is readily available and affordable.
As for handgun it depends on how deep your pockets are. .357 is more affordable and you have the option of shooting .38's
I shoot a lot of 45 Colt but it is a reloaders cartridge for best performance and cost savings.
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Any handgun cartridge is a weak compared to a rifle cartridge. Chamber a handgun cartridge in a rifle and you still have a weak stopper.That is nonsense.
It's already been said in earlier posts but I will repeat it anyway.
Buffalo Bore loads in.357 are very close to 30-30. Most .44mag ammo will equal, or better, 30-30 performance. And make a bigger hole
.If it were me I'd look for a .41 mag combo and split the differance
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I know someone is going to correct me here and that's fine, but from what I read, when the .357 was first developed (with much higher velocity than today) Dan Wesson used a .357 rifle to take every 4 legged creature that walked North America, including Griz. Don't ask me where I read it, I can't remember but back then, factory ammunition was actually much hotter than today. Good luck finding a lever action in 357 for less than $600, I would love an 1874css but tthey just aint out there and they probably gonna cost close to $900 (I would get one anyway if it was stamped JM).
My gunstore can't remember the last time they had a 357 levergun and they have hundreds of everything.
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bluetopper
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A few years ago I started out with a 357 and a 44 Mag but it seemed the 357 always got left at home. I just find the 44 much more satisfying in many ways. Whatever you choose a reloading press and cast bullets cannot be recommended enough.
Here are my 44 Magnums.
Here are my 44 Magnums.
JTHunter
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parisite - Nice looking group!
lizziedog1
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You want to compare 357's and 44's to the 30-30? Look up the sectional densities of the bullets for each caliber. You will see, there is no comparison.
doc2rn
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It makes no sense to make one a .44 and the other a .357. If you are going to get a mismatch I would go ahead with the 30-30 and a .357, if it where me. However I do have both, and do not feel outgunned against a ferral hog with a Marlin 1894c and my colt diamondback (.38 spc) or python. Just go with heavier bullets 158 or 180s and you should be fine walking around. On a side note I really like the new lever-revolution ammo from Hornandy, it has yielded some impressive results for me.
That would be a great argument if we were using non expanding bullets and just talking penatration of course the 44s ability to get very near the sectional density while having a large advantage in terms of momentum, still gives it a huge advantage on the TKO scale.
Dain Bramage
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I have a Winchester Trapper in .357 and several handguns in that caliber. Both my mid-frame Ruger BH and Dan Wesson 15-2 make nice combos with the rifle. I'd recommend them heartily.
I'm not saying I would do it, but the hairy chested, he-man club goes in another direction, with a 30-30 lever gun and 30-30 BFR revolver. There is some identity crisis involved, as to which one is the primary vs. sidearm.
I'm not saying I would do it, but the hairy chested, he-man club goes in another direction, with a 30-30 lever gun and 30-30 BFR revolver. There is some identity crisis involved, as to which one is the primary vs. sidearm.
tx_pistolero
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I have taken many hogs with a lever action .357. With 158gr SWC it is deadly medicine and is pushing 30-30 velocity and power. However, the .357 out of a handgun is only marginal on hogs. The .44 is better on hogs out of a handgun, but it's trajectory falls off pretty fast compared to the .357 at the edge of practical range.
Either combo is a good choice, i think the .357 pistol has the added advantage of being a little more practical for self defense, if that was a consideration. I would go whichever you can find the best deal on. They are both pretty effective calibers for this purpose.
Either combo is a good choice, i think the .357 pistol has the added advantage of being a little more practical for self defense, if that was a consideration. I would go whichever you can find the best deal on. They are both pretty effective calibers for this purpose.
My current combo of choice: IMI Timberwolf Pump action .357mag and a Ruger SP101.
I had a Marlin 1894CS for a number of years, but as a lefty I like the pump-action much better. .357mag out of the rifle in the 75yard range if plenty for wild pigs here in North California. I also hunt pigs with my 20ga with rifled slugs in the 50yard range.
I had a Marlin 1894CS for a number of years, but as a lefty I like the pump-action much better. .357mag out of the rifle in the 75yard range if plenty for wild pigs here in North California. I also hunt pigs with my 20ga with rifled slugs in the 50yard range.
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