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Rechamber 357 to Max, Herrett, or 35 Rem???
« on: July 15, 2006, 04:10:01 PM »
I have one 357 mag barrel and a chance to get a second one at a good price. What is the best rechamber in your opinion, 357 Max, 357 Herrett, maybe a 357x30-30 or a 35 Remington? I like to shoot lead bullets, plink, and a few days out of the year deer hunt. I have a 30-30 barrel and a 50 BP barrel already. Thanks.
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Re: Rechamber 357 to Max, Herrett, or 35 Rem???
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2006, 05:37:11 PM »
Love my max.
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Re: Rechamber 357 to Max, Herrett, or 35 Rem???
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2006, 05:52:16 PM »

 I would say 357 Maxie, nearly ones I have heard of went the Maxie, I did and like it very
 well. I think Quick went to 35 Rem  (IIRc). Herrett I think you 3would have to makeyour Brass.
 Lot of work. 357X30-30 would need spec dies they would cost a pretty penny.
 Just my 2 cents.  Marv
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Re: Rechamber 357 to Max, Herrett, or 35 Rem???
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2006, 06:54:09 PM »
Most do 357max, mine was a 357mag turned 357max when I bought it, I had it rechambered to 35 Rem, would love to get a chance to got shoot it!!! :'(  Another choice would be .358JDJ.

Tim

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Re: Rechamber 357 to Max, Herrett, or 35 Rem???
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2006, 08:54:20 PM »
Another consideration ......

Or reason to stay with the .357 Maximum ......




If you own and shoot a .357 wheelgun, rechamber the Handi-Rifle to the Maximum so you can still shoot .357 Mag ammo in it!  Yes, it may rattle a little as the bullet makes the long jump to the lands when shooting a Magnum, but you'll still have a very versatile barrel.

Of course if you already have a first .357 Magnum bbl and you may or may not keep that in a "magnum" (and rechamber to a .357 Max), then go with the Herrit or .35 Remington (my choice in that scenario is the .35R since it isn't a wildcat and factory ammo is available).

But also consider that either .357 Mag barrel will have a 1-in-18 3/4 inch twist.  Heaviest bullet that may stabilize without keyholing might be aroiund a 180 and no heavier.  This is a concern I have (when I get my own NEF .357 Mag rechambered to Maxi).
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Re: Rechamber 357 to Max, Herrett, or 35 Rem???
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2006, 10:05:50 AM »
I vote for the 357 Herret mainly because I have a contender in it. It will do 2350 fps with a 158 gr. XTP in  a 14" barrel and I would love to see what it could do in a 22" barrel. According to all I've read about the cartridge's mentioned,the Herret would be the most accurate.  Digger
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Re: Rechamber 357 to Max, Herrett, or 35 Rem???
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2006, 08:28:48 PM »
maxs are great.........if the deer are not to big............i took a lot with the max ...100 lb deer but had a big one get away.........if deer are big go with something bigger than the max........if not try the max youll love it......jb
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Re: Rechamber 357 to Max, Herrett, or 35 Rem???
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2006, 02:25:51 PM »
How about 358 Winchester?
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Re: Rechamber 357 to Max, Herrett, or 35 Rem???
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2006, 03:14:01 PM »
How about the 357/44 bains and davis?
a long time ago i had one in a contender, efficient 35 rem power in a 14" barrel. don't know about a longer barrel of a rifle though.
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Re: Rechamber 357 to Max, Herrett, or 35 Rem???
« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2006, 08:12:55 AM »
Both of those have been considered, I just didn't list them...
a 358 jdj is just a 357/44 on steroids.
I like the idea of the rim so 356 win (358 rimmed) or 357 Herrett or even the B&D or max>>>>
So many good choices...I will need to get more 357 barrels....
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