first 100 yard test with my NEF 357 mag/max

[mag41vance]

I finally got my backstop done and shot some 100 yard groups today.



 The third group was loaded in a 357magnum case, so I guess the rechamber didn't hurt the barrel at all .
        vANCe

[marv]

R.V. Glad to see some one is getting to do with 357 Maxie.Last looked
real good Others did except flyer. I just haven't had time to do any
 work with my maxie.  good luck, keep us posted  :-D  
marv.

[jeff223]

looks like your rifle is shooting good RV.my 357 isnt shooting that good.i thought i was in there for a while with some good loads but the rifle always lets me down.i think it needs to be recrowned.best group after over 250 rounds at 50yds is at 1 inch and that is my best group at 50.if it were  to shoot there all the time i would be happy with it.the normal size group for this rifle at 50 is about 2 inch to 2.5 inch at 50yds.this is a very poor shooter in my book,there is no differance between factory ammo and handloads.i do think this rifle will be going down the road and i will look for another 357mag rifle.

i do know where there is a brand spanking new one on the shelf.they want $239.00 for it and it has the pallet wood stock on it.they also have one for $259.99 with the grean lamo stock.i dont know if i want to spend that much for a rifle that i will never hunt with.

i am thinking about getting a new CZ 17mac2 when they come out.how about you RV did you get that new CZ rifle?

[mag41vance]

Jeff,
No CZ yet. Once I got started reloading, I've let my rimfires collect dust. Once I get my loads established for my centerfires, then I will land a CZ.

  So far my 357 likes W296 for jacketed bullets and H4227 for cast. WC680 is a work in progress. It is showing some potential.
  I need to spend some time on my 30-30 so I can get a card in.
  Have you tried any Varget? I see you are fond of Blc2.
  The only powder I have to shoot in the 30-30 is IMR4198, IMR 4064.
 I'm wanting to get a pound of something but can't decide which one.
 W748 has given me an itch, but it doesn't seem as versatile as some others.
         RV

[Mitch in MI]

i do think this rifle will be going down the road and i will look for another 357mag rifle.

Hey, Jeff, how much do you want for that dog? How old is it?

Mitch in Eaton County.