I just received my new H&R 357 Mag rifle. It's the new one on the SB 1 frame. What was unusual in my opinion was that the receiver is marked "for 357 mag, 44 mag and shotgun barrels only" but the 357 Mag barrel says "SB2".
I mounted a trashco bantam 2.5 and I was expecting shooting 2 inch groups at 25 yards. I started with 38 Special +P loads, 125 gr hollowpoints. I was rather shocked when they grouped all three touching. Then I switched over to 357 mag 158 gr hollowpoints and shot two one hole groups. The ammo I used was Monarch brand. Granted, it was only 25 yards but I'm still impressed. Will try 50 yards next but my max on my place is only 75 yards.
Also got my H&R 45-70 but I haven't purchased a scope mount yet. That one will have an old weaver 2.5X on it. Will report on that one later.
Tony Garza
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