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11 February 2004, 13:28 dgr416 You can also put ketchup on a hot dog, but you shouldnt. The evidently know a 22 rifle or shotgun by sight. by Old Ironsights Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:54 pm, Post The .357 Remington Maximum was conceived primarily as an ultra-velocity, flat-trajectory silhouette cartridge. Less than 100 days away now. Hornady XTP 158 gr. I would start there and if you want more velocity you can increase to the max load of 19 gr. Which chamber to choose? Me personally I will gladly take an 1892 or 1894 in .357 instead of a black rifle.. I really like my lever guns, also have a early JM guide gun in 45-70 and also one in 450 Marlin. Go to GB or GI and find yourself a Browning B-92 in .357. Get your barrels customized early for next season! I own lots of guns..I just like a lever rifle best for fun and utility. Had a lousy day in the deer blind once, in my youth. Why wouldnt you want a .357 Magnum lever action rifle? It didn't quite make it, but still knocked the steel rams down. You are using an out of date browser. THROATS SHORTER THAN MINE WILL INCREASE PRESSURES. H&R and Savage both chambered the .357 Maximum in single-shot rifles or combo guns. All Types (1000+) They only made these two years. Regardless of the manufacturer, most reloading books recommend you do not load bullets lighter than 158 grains. I bought a new carrier and internal parts and fitted them to feed a loaded 357 Maximum. by AJMD429 Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:09 pm, Post There are even night sights available from aftermarket suppliers. And if even a Henry is a little rich for your blood, Rossi makes perfectly serviceable pistol-caliber levers that retail in the mid-$500s. 38 special. Most of all it shoots the same ammo as a number of revolvers I have and reload for. They show up now and again and they are a really fine rifle. With that said, should your fancy be tickled, here are five .357 Magnum lever action rifles to look for. by Rusty Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:22 pm, Post The LGS is cleaned out. Later, Dan Wesson Firearms made double-action revolvers, and Thompson/Center offered single-shot Contender pistol barrels. by AJMD429 Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:44 pm, Post The Hodgdon site gives loads for bullets from 110 gr. Not all rifles need to be used to kill commies. May be possible to make a single shot but it would be costly. 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. Not going to get activated by accident, and potentially useful now and then. by bgmkithaca Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:32 pm, Post 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. My all-time favorite .357 rifle is still the IMI Timber Wolf pump. Henry Big Boy All-Weather Rifle 10 RD 357 Magnum 38 Spl 10 . Worried about scratching that brass? Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. Slip Top 50 Red Ammo Box 38 /357 Mag /357 Max /38 ACP /38 Super. If a Marlin 336 is a candidate for a successful rebarrel and chamber job in order to use 357 Maximum/Supermag cartridges. The 357 max is all that plus a bit of more power available. I did it some years back when Indiana got new deer hunting regulations. The .357 Remington Maximum is the .357 Magnum revolver round lengthened .315 inch, and was basically developed by the hyper-competitive Elgin Gates, who among other things raced powerboats and obsessively hunted trophy-book big game around the world. This allows, again, for higher velocities and energies than the revolvers made by Ruger and Smith & Wesson. Surprised no one has mentioned Smith and Wesson 627 Performance Center 8 shot in 357. The chronograph results show it is identical to the 35 Remington. Give me a blued steel finish with walnut, no plastics or laminates please!!! by Griff Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:22 pm, Post Finding ammo can be tough for any caliber these days, but if youve already got a stash of .38 and .357 for your handguns, youve already got that covered. The "little but mighty" .357 " Maxie" ! In May I went to Utah and took my brother, his son, and a handful of their friends out shooting. . Who knows what the future will bring and if the wife and I will one day move out of this state, but for now we have good jobs, good friends, a good church, no debt, and hope that the current angst against Newsom and the Left in general will bring about some degree of change in November. I have a H&R single shot .357 maximum. Lack of inventory isnt relevance in modern times. It was for long-range pistoleeringthe IHMSA challenge of accuracy and power at range. The .35 Remington case is basically a .308 Winchester (but slightly narrower and shorter) with a .358" diameter bullet stuffed into it. by bgmkithaca Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:46 am, Post SAAMI documents dated 2005 list it as inactive.. Expecting it back today via UPS, cant wait to put some rounds in it this week. It shoots factory PMC 158 gr soft points into a half inch at 50 yards. From pressure data with this specific bullet, we knew there were no safety issues with the slightly oversize bullet as along as handloaders used Speer data for the Speer bullet. It's important to note that when using cast bullets, you will need to use gas checks since the velocities reached with .357 Remington Maximum may cause problems. Bottom line, if you get a Marlin lever gun that works and shoots good, and without a crossbolt safety, dont EVER sell it. The late Bill Ruger got interested and set his people to work. The 357 out-paces the 44-40 and 32-20 by a fair margin. Yeah both pretty awesome. Just ask! I would absolutely use it for home D without a second thought. Best of both worlds. .357 velocities peak in a 16 barrel and decrease thereafter. Because the title of the article is Five great not Five cheap.. I prefer flatnose or roundnose designs in this velocity range because they typically demonstrate better expansion than Spitzers at the same velocity. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 8,125. We show you how. I have been wanting one for years now and always seem to miss the boat as they sell out quickly. Many shooters used their long-barreled .357 Magnum revolvers but usually longed for a bit more velocity to go with those heavy bullets. I bought a used Marlin 94c 357 in June, 2020 for $600, in 98% condition. A max charge of 27.0 grains posted roughly 1,875 fps with the Speer 180-grain .35 Remington bullet and shot under 1 MOA in my 14-inch Contender. Here's the 357 Maximum story: Back in the 1980's there was a silhouette competition for pistols out to 200 yards. I REALLY wish Mossberg would make that hideous SPX Tactical in .357. (Photo: Winchester) Since that time, many believe that the issues stem from using light-loads consisting of 110 and 125 grain (gr.) Looks like they replaced my hammer with a used part and there is some marks on the front sight hood that werent there before. (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.) In bolt action or semi auto, I would choose the 350. Not quite as fast but a staple item is 296/110 with 23 gr. The New Henry Big Boy X models are looking like may be the best value in a New Lever action rifle. Took it out on a pesky squirrel with a .308. But it was attached to the saddle..which was (hopefully) attached to the horse. In a rifle, this cartridge is easy on the shoulder, making it a natural for new shooters. Most were returned to the factory and their purchase price refunded. They tried fixing it with a (I think it was either titanium or stainless steel insert) but the Jeanie was already out of the bottle and they were dropped. There were two major complaints with the Max, both having to do with powder gas erosion. Load data for 9 loads in caliber .357 Maximum with .355 . But after losing popularity due to gas cutting issues, this chambering was eventually dropped by all manufacturers. If its an American classic you want, the Winchester Model 1892 Carbine is about as classic as it gets. Sorry, there are no results in your area. If I absolutely had to ditch all my guns and go with a single handgun + single rifle, this would be my choice. Count yourself lucky They are getting to very hard to find! Ive chosen to go with a strategy that includes both firearms that the SASS folks find fascinating and others that cause the antis to have bowel control problems you can cover a lot of bases for just a couple thousand dollars. Using bullets from Hornady XTP, Nosler JFP, LSWC, Sierra JHC, Nosler Part. Here in Ohio legal deer hunting rifle cartridges are straightwall cases from .357 to .50. Taurus has redesigned this sporting pistol for performance. Returns MUST be left with the transferring dealer. 317 1 Image (s) Ruger Blackhawk .357 Maximum, 1983, 10.5-inch, great bore, 95%, layaway Gun #: 945177475 Seller: Sportsmans Legacy GA Sales: 739 $1,750.00 Full Details 1 Image (s) ROSSI R-92 LEVER RIFLE .357 MAGNUM Gun #: 942851574 Seller: Alpha Omega Services LLC $948.60 Its just not special enough to me for my wallet to cough up the bucks. The 357 Magnum is a highly regarded round for hunting and self-defense. I always attempt to stay in the mid range of the reload manual. No one currently makes guns chambered in the cartridge.Looking back on the whole incident is very interesting, and there is much to be learned. But I also have lever rifles in pistol calibers of 357 and 45 colt. OM56, cant disagree. If you hand-load long bullets that seat deeply in the case, you may need a longer expander plug to avoid crumpling the case. I can recall a conversation with John Taffin, a fellow gunwriter of deserved great reputation. I shot 180 hardcast lead both from Buffalo Bore and HSM bear loads. The finish is stainless steel with a black/gray laminate stock with checkered pistol grip and a rubber recoil pad. I dont have a horse ..so the ring comes off. Email Mike at mike@357maximum.net or call 541 956 6938. Who knew wild turkey's were so stupid!? While visiting Rugers New Hampshire facility in 1985, I learned that when the company built the California Highway Patrol Commemorative model of the No. .357 caliber bullets (from left to right) 158 gr XTP, 180 gr XTP, 200 gr FTX, New 357 Rem Max casing. As most revolver . . The Henry Single Shot is one VERY nice little rifle! It is the perfect .357 Max rifle bullet. I know jack-all about lever guns except what I saw on The Rifleman growing up. My standard rule for maximum pressure that I have gone by for over 35 years is to take pressures to the point where a slight crater (ridge) begins to appear around the firing pin indent, then back off to just below that point. 30-30 is always a good option. Your buddys Italian .357 was probably a Chiappa. Yes, tactical Virginia, you can put a red dot on a lever gun. That is too bad. Got a lot of positive comments on it. 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. It is a tough call since their chamber work and mine are so, so close to the same. I would accept the beating and get a .44 if I did. by groschen1936 Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:30 am, Post There is a lot of muzzle flash with the Maximum. Check the charts out at the bottom of the page. .44-40. Second, they take ordinary .357 ammo and produce ballistics youd hardly believe. And a fun one! .357 Maximum is a perfect starter gun for kids to learn and grow on. Which was ".357 maximum Auto Rimless." The moniker ".357 Max AR" stuck with the round for 3 reasons, 1) it was a 5.56 case expanded to straightwall, maximizing its capacity, 2) it uses load data very similar to the 357 Maximum rimmed revolver cartridge, and 3) the "Max-AR," Auto Rimless, was really only meant for use in AR-15's . If you compare a 16" 30-30 to a 16" .357 Mag, the difference is even smaller. bullets in barrels around 20. First and foremost is that all the straight-walled cartridges in this article max out at somewhat close range. I much prefer .30 caliber bullets in any of those platforms. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. 38 Special ammo is cheap and easy to reload for plinking and target practice. Somewhere around 7,500 guns were made. The 8 grains of unique seem like fairly hot loads out of the rifle. Dies, a dipper set and some components and you are gtg. There were some factory chambered in .357 Remington Maximum over 20 guage. The .450 is like a 45-70 magnum. Manufacturer Cimarron Firearms br brModel 1892 Lever Action Riflebr brSKU AS621br brCaliber .357 Magnumbr brCapacity 10 Roundsbr brBarrel Length  20 Oct CIM CA2903 CIM UBERTI 1894 RIFLE 38-55 26" Brand: CIMARRON FIREARMS CO Item Number: CIM CA2903 UPC: 814230101112 Cimarron Firearms, the leader in authentic replicas from America Glock #32 (357 Sig) -- #13 rounds magazine -- #3 Magazines and loader only! 350 Ledgend vs 357 Rem Max | Bloodydecks Latest posts Offshore They're here!!! Good time to start getting ready for the next ammo drought. Although a crimp is not required for a single-shot firearm, I crimp anyway. A great reason to explore reloading. Loads published in the major reloading manuals are pitifully understated, going to only go to about 40,000 psi. Marlin made a name for themselves offering an improved version of the Winchester action starting in the 1880s. And some states (North Carolina) consider that a concealed weapon. Some of the smaller single-action companies produced their version. Larger game such as elk or black bear warrant a more substantial cartridge and hunting game on the open plains of the West requires more power and a flatter trajectory. by bgmkithaca Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:55 am, Post Buy .357 Maximum SuperMag 180g Hornady XTP HP 1800 FPS 20 rounds: GunBroker is the largest seller of Pistol Ammunition Ammunition All: 972984640. . True dat. The fact that they are very difficult to find, new or used, is a testament of that they are still relative and in high demand. THE IDEAL TRAINING PLATFORM FOR KIDS. Try some Blue Dot in your .357 Mag, chronograph it and see how you like it. Like Chris, Doc, and Tycer said - you've already got the 35 Remington - which is, I believe the question was "does anyone make a Levergun for the 357 Maximum". When I lived in the mountains caretaking a state property, soon learned the first day of hunting season would see the deer herd moving onto the property, bedding down behind the residence and the snow plow shed. [2] Shortly thereafter, Dan Wesson Firearms and Thompson/Center Arms introduced firearms in this cartridge. (Ret.) Threaded barrel. Model 1873 and cowboyskinda synonymous. Lots of these 'oddball' wildcats and so on can be found on, http://shootingwithhobie.blogspot.com/2 rguns.html, http://drcfirearmsoutdoors.businesscata tion-rifle, http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw y_2012.pdf, It is currently Sat Mar 04, 2023 10:00 am. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Well I did some research and got the ballistics for commercial .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a rifle. Order your barrel directly from Match Grade Machine, made however you want with their standard chamber or for $125 additional post paid to you, custom chambered by me, Mike Bellm, to my specs for best accuracy with the full range of bullet weights and types. Winchester Firearms 1873 Deluxe Sporting 357 Mag / 38 Spl Lever-Action Rifle with Color Case Hardene. I believe Ive had more fun with my .357 Maximum barrel than any other in my T/C stable with the possible exception of the .22 Hornet barrel. If you want a lever gun for your wall and occasional shooting, good luck doing better. Other brands and types of lead core handgun bullets tend to blow up and not penetrate into vital organs when driven at rifle velocities close in. .357 Maximums and the 9x72R, an old German rifle cartridge. Since there is very little commercial availability for the .357 Rem. Despite the fact there is little commercial production for the .357 Remington maximum, the cartridge is well liked by hunters who understand the velocities, energy, and recoil it produces makes for a very efficient and manageable cartridge. While many manufacturers produce copper jacketed or semi-jacketed bullets, as well as spire point for better accuracy at longer ranges, you can cast your own bullets to load this caliber. I think my Henry BB 45 Colt is my fav. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?309518-Saddle-ring-carbines-How-do-you-use-the-ring. KBCraig, have you tried buying primers recently? I do like the other pistols but somehow I always end up back at one of those two. The long narrow case is not well suited to propellants much faster than the 2400-class propellants. The 1892 was one of Winchesters rifles designed by John Browning. by pwl44m Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:33 pm, Post In the early 1980s, the hottest thing going for competitive handgunners was IHMSA. Carbine length Dont believe me?? The more the merrier. Our public range requires that spent brass be picked up. but I can welcome You to the forum. I would think the old school lever lovers and the black rifle guys could come together on this. Lever action rifles are fun. 008-E503841 | MTM. A couple of people got that familiar look in their eyes and started plotting their next purchase right there. Since this is a single-shot firearm, there is no potential for flame cutting, and the true potential of this cartridge is realized. Wear issues in revolvers appeared early. Seems to me thats just about the perfect lever-action carbine caliber. Good item. Just wish the all-weather version didnt have the silly loop lever. Thanks for the link. About 5 deer have fallen to that rifle/bullet combo, all of the bang-flop's at about 80 yards. I took photos and pointed out the issue but still didnt fix it. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. Some hunters have decided to have single-shot rifles rechambered for the cartridge because it's very easy to handle when fired from a rifle. took a good cleaning and now it shoots very well. Most of my hearing is already gone, might has well get a couple of high-pressure guns to finish it off, Most of my hearing is already gone, might has well get a couple of high-pressure guns to finish it off. I still have a safe full of ARs, but thinking this Marlin is going to be seeing a lot more range time than they will. I put a Wild West trigger on the 336, and its great, but that puts the Marlin price right up there with Henry. His just naturally pointed well, I didnt have to work at all. I know its not the answer you want, but it gets you to the same place. Ive wanted one for years. . It appears to be a rimless 357 Maximum. Have as much ammo on hand as you can afford. GunBroker.com Forums. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. The youngsters love shooting it with .38 spl. If I didnt have to deal with CAs onerous gun registration laws, Id otherwise be glad to offer someone one of my Glock/AR sets for a .357 Mag revolver + rifle. by Hobie Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:35 am, Post From what I hear the Henry trigger is better though. H&R and Savage both chambered the .357 Maximum in single-shot rifles or combo guns. I doubt nothing that Taffin says, but we both know that no gun maker will ever live with that kind of visible damage.But let's step back and look at what the .357 Maximum was designed to do. It carries easy, at 6- lbs, with swivel studs coming standard (as does a hammer block safety) and has a large loop for fast cycling. rounds and it goes on just about every trip to the range. Awesome. You can shoot 357 Mags through it. The targets were heavy and had to be hit hard and in the right place. Couldnt seem to understand that I couldnt and didnt care to at this moment. .357 Maximum loaded with Our 200g Hollow Point gas checked to produce zero leading even at full speed. Chiefs Special, 6 Python and Henry in 357. Location. The .357 Maximum went away. has the energy and accuracy needed for 200 meter silhouette shooting. I cant go the range without people coming over to try it out. (I bought a Glenfield 30A at a gunshow for $200 about 5 years ago. Ed Palumbo from Tualatin, OR on July 21, 2015: I had the opportunity to fire a colleague's .357 Max "Contender" and he worked with my .41 Magnum. Probably because the articles title was the 5 best RIFLES, not handguns. This is because revolvers allow a certain amount of gas to escape as the bullet jumps from the cylinder to the forcing cone, meaning lost pressure. And you get a couple more rounds in the tube. Head to the range this week with American Rifleman staff as they discuss a trim little repeater from Savage Arms that comes chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge. Also have a stainless Rossi in .45 Colt. It loads long, with a cartridge overall length (COL) of 2.145 inches, well over the published max COL of 1.990 inches. by JerryB Thu Jul 19, 2012 3:00 pm, Post 20170926..35Cal.190gr.Fury.Jug.Test - Copy1.jpg, https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2t-barrel-length-muzzle-velocity-and-accuracy/, https://www.speer-ammo.com/products/bullets/rifle-bullets/hot-cor-rifle-bullet/2435, https://matchgrademachine.com/encore-contender-357-magnum-maximum-load-development-results/, http://hawkbullets.com/bullet-selection.html, https://cuttingedgebullets.com/shop/ets?caliber=43, http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WPHandloading-Guide-7.0-Web-REV.pdf. And, re getting it looked at, yes; thing is, there arent too many smiths in my area who are comfortable working on lever-actions (and the ones that are, I dont trust). 1,254 max in one manual . The 2350 fps 150gr .30-30 is 1850 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle. Thirdly, in ordinary political/economic times .38 and .357 ammo is plentiful, ubiquitous, and affordable. I Wont be waiting on you to be relevantjust sayin. Significantly disappointed and I reopened another repair ticket. The availability of molds ranging from 180 to 250 grains in both gascheck and plain-base bullets, reasonable recoil, rimmed for headspace, larger bullet to touch the next ring, there are advantages. This was a blue-collar sport that could be pursued at relatively modest cost, using handloads in a rock-bottom minimum battery of one powerful revolver. new No sales CA - NY - know your state laws! The topstrap cutting kept on but eventually stopped. So there are several options available that are much less expensive than the fine examples listed in the article. Larger game such as elk or black bear warrant a more substantial cartridge and hunting game on the open plains of the West requires more power and a flatter trajectory. One of the best, if not, the best little caliber you would ever want ! Personally I like Blue Dot, and Bullseye for plinking rounds. GunBroker.com Forums. Both cartridges can be practical for hunting midsized, and some large game. Buy 357 Maximum Brass Pistol Cases 95pcs Mixed Brass 357 Max: GunBroker is the largest seller of Reloading Supplies Ammunition Reloading All: 974082394. . The 1894 CSBL has a 16-inch barrel, with an 8-shot tube. Midsouth Shooters can supply you with your pistol and rifle ammunition, as well as all of your shooting and reloading supplies. Yes, they can, of course, be fired farther, but the design, mass and speed of the bullets are what really determine effective range. Nobody shoots the .357 Max because no manufacturer chambers their firearms for it these days!" The receiver was warped slightly outward, he pressed it back into line. Discussion forums for GunBroker.com users. Apparently it was a regular thing. Perfect for those states with straight wall case limits and/or overall cartridge case length limits where in most cases the .45 cal. 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. Several years back I wanted a light weight all weather stainless steel single shot rifle chambered in 357 magnum, and the Rossi was the answer. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. rounds much more than the .22s. The .357 Magnum round is pushed to greater ballistic performance (add about another 600 fps and another 500 ft-lbs of energy, give or take) as well as a wealth of ammunition choices. The action and trigger needed work, so that cost another $125 from my local Gunsmith in Oregon. This cartridge began the " Magnum era" of handgun ammunition. Buy Savage 24V Series D 357 Rem Max / 20GA: GunBroker is the largest seller of Other Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 973628258. . You have entered an incorrect email address! The original factory loading was a relatively fragile 158-grain JHP similar to those Remington loaded in the .357 Magnum. Many Max shooters (myself included) find poor accuracy with magnum cases. Its a copy of the Winchester 1892 made by Miroku for Browning. And has since been dropped by everyone except TC.. Thats exactly the sort of info i was looking for. Notify Me When Available. Give a Gift The world's most powerful firearm database. Indeed. .38-40. Get one batch of 360 brass from Starline for ammo to be loaded hot. The fact is, .357 lever action rifles are proven game-getters, as they are well-suited to whitetail and hog hunting in thick timber at close (r) range, inside about 150 yards. A few javelina even took up residence beneath a collapsed radar dish, they just tunneled under the edge and hid out all hunting season. No box or papers. The .357 Rem. Through the years, the company continued to expand and . and ring 4 inch plates every time. I know both of these are on the cheap side but the fun my kids and I have when we bring this to the range is priceless. I settled on Accurate 1680 propellant. Very accurate, which makes it very deadly. MSRP is $1,223, but since the name on it is Marlin instead of Winchester, itll command less of a premium in-store. 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. by Old Ironsights Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:43 pm, Post They were hell bent on making me reload. Being forced to use the Winchester Trapper, the horror. properly aligns and supports the shank of the bullet as it enters the rifling. Both are top performers. using H4227 and H110. You can find ammo, and buy it if you can afford it. I would also point out that IHMSA was a. As the sport grew, the single shots came into their own as did fancy, short bolt guns, but a quarter of the program was always with a stock revolver. Sounds like Remington/Marlin customer service and repair has gone straight to hell. . Mark Penrod is one. It was even out of warranty and they took care of it no charge. This is a high-class place so act respectable. on January 02, 2020: Recently had mcCullough arms Valley Grand, Al. lets say it was well used and not maintained. MAXIMUM RIFLE | 325 | 122 | Lc | 125.0022ms, HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON 158 .357 MAXIMUM RIFLE. The .357 Maximum is a "stretched" .357 Magnum case; it's about 0.315 inch longer than its parent. bullets and 1800 (+) fps from 10" barrels at the short end of barrel lengths. . Getting old aint easy. I don't think it is possible due to OAL differences. Those Remlins had some serious issues, and are the least desirable models of all Marlin 94s. Henry offers their stunningly beautiful rifles, all American-made, for substantially less than a Marlin price tag. I shoot 38 short. And of course, such a gun would have to have a longer frame for the longer cylinder for the longer cartridge. The MAGnum case with the bullet seated out holds exactly the same charge weights as factory .350 Legend ammo, 21 to 23 gr.! That it would also make a good field cartridge for hunting small and medium game is obvious. Every bullet tested shot very well, and we did not have any key-holing whatsoever on any of the projectiles. BTW, next to .357 Mag in the combo, my next favorite choice would be the set in .44 Mag. The .357 Maximum was an effort to give you .357 Magnum muzzle velocity at 200 meters. I use regular .38 Special/.357 Magnum dies to load my .357 Maximum ammo. The hammer was replaced and some work was done to help the feeding and cycling but I am still having a bolt issue. Shooter's Reference Load Data for .357 Maximum .357 Maximum - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Lee #1 Lyman #1 RCBS #6 Recipe Type: Pistol Bullet Weight: ALL 100 gr 110 gr 125 gr 140 gr 158 gr 165 gr 170 gr 180 gr 200 gr Powder: ALL Accurate 1680 Accurate 4100 Accurate 5744 Hodgdon CFE BLK Hodgdon H110 Hodgdon Lil'Gun Id stay away from used Marlins made anywhere from 2005-2015 though.