They are both $87 so I don't see how I could tell. I would be happier with a 357, but either will be fine. When I sent it in, I asked for a 30/30 if the 357 was not in stock (on a letter in the box). If the 30/30 then I will have to buy dies, but I could load some cool 150 gr NBT's. If the 357 then I will plinking away and reaming to max. Now to get the Versa Pack for my birthday next month and I will be set.