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Offline Wakaba

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Can't decide what bbl's to get
« on: December 25, 2008, 06:30:10 PM »
I sent my receiver in for a .44mag and .50 ML to big green, which was just accepted into the workshop according to my email.

I was thinking of getting another bbl, and calling in Monday to add it to the order.  I currently have a .243 Handi, .223 Ultra Flute (1:9), and soon the two above.  The safe has a Marlin 336 in 30-30, 98k in 8mm Mauser, and spend most of my time killing paper and steel plates.  I will be back into hunting next season when I have some extra time on my hands. 

I was thinking of grabbing one of the .357mag barrels, but what do you all think?
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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2008, 06:38:03 PM »
357 is a top pick.  I bought one and then after shooting it 6 months, sent 2 frames in to be fitted with 357's.  Get one and you won't be disappointed, if you are I'll buy it from you. ;D  DP
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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2008, 06:47:07 PM »
everyone should own a 30-30 barrel
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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2008, 08:11:59 PM »


    +1 on the .30-30. It's so versatile you can't be without one. Everything from 311 round balls on up.
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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2008, 02:21:02 AM »
Ishoot my .357s more than anything else I own, Makes a fine deer crtridge also. 8)
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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2008, 02:27:09 AM »
The .357, ream it to maximum, you won't need the .30-30 right away, so get a .45-70.  Don't be one of the poor lost souls lacking a .45-70.

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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2008, 02:38:26 AM »
Pete - I am a lost soul. I do not have a 45-70 and I do not know if I will ever have one. I think I am getting a stubborn streak about it. There is no doubt that it is fine cartridge, pretty accurate and it is very versatile - just stubborn now. ;) I have been accused of it at work on more than one occasion. I will be stubborn to the point of hurting no one but myself. :(

The 30-30 is a very good cartridge and the 357 is such a fun gun. I guess you should consider the 45-70 too - I am not too sure, but think Pete likes his. :D
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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2008, 02:49:06 AM »
The 357 hands down, light  38 loads for plinking heavy 357 for hunting.Cheap to shoot and are generally very accurate.  just my2c        Doug
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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2008, 03:09:56 AM »
357.... i have one regular,one max, and one turned into a 357 Herrett.... the next will be a 35 Rem...
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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2008, 03:38:19 AM »
The 357 would be a good choice if thats what ya choose ...But looking at your line up card I agree with Pete your 45/70 poor.  ;)Kurt
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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2008, 04:07:50 AM »
45-70.....it is a must have
30-30....you already have ammo for  it  [pointy if you reload]
357....all round fun gun,  rabbits to hogsand deer.  companion to your pocket gun


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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2008, 04:36:14 AM »
Thank you for the advice... I will let everyone know what I chose on monday!

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Re: Can't decide what bbl's to get
« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2008, 06:55:26 PM »
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I sent my receiver in for a .44mag

Good luck with that!  They have had my reciever for 4 months and the holdup is the .44mag barrel. >:( >:( 
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