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Offline grhornet

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Handy in 357mag
« on: February 24, 2012, 10:29:54 AM »
Any one on the list have a 357 mag?
If so how do you like it.
     Thanks Rich
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2012, 10:44:32 AM »
You can get a fair idea of owner opinions by the number you see for sale. (very few)  ;)   I haven't heard of anyone, including myself, who doesn't like theirs.  Even better if you "maxi" it. 
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2012, 10:58:57 AM »
 There are a couple here who had issues.
 
 But I think most find them enjoyable. I have one and Maximised it. I liked it before and Love it now. With the Maximum you can shoot .38 spc .357 mag, 360 DW, and the beloved .357 Maxi. One of the very versital chambering.
 
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2012, 11:08:52 AM »
Oh boy how many... easier to ask who DOSEN'T!!   :o ::)  LOL
 
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2012, 12:01:15 PM »
Like it? On my list of favorite things, my Handi 357 mag gone max is listed just under ice cream & pecan pie. ;D
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2012, 02:57:10 PM »
I am planing om getting it rechambered to
One of the great rounds the. 357 Max.
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2012, 03:30:39 PM »
Jury is out yet. I bought mine about a month ago afte drooling over one for a long time. Just finished reaming to maxi yesterday. I will hopefully get to shoot it for the very first time this weekend and can't wait.
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2012, 03:36:10 PM »
Quite a few of us have more than one Maxi.....not that we like them or anything. ???   Having a .357 that's not a maxi is sorta like havin' pie and no icecream ::)

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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2012, 04:55:02 PM »
Quote from: petemi on February 24, 2012, 03:36:10 PM
Quite a few of us have more than one Maxi.....not that we like them or anything. ???   Having a .357 that's not a maxi is sorta like havin' pie and no icecream ::)

Pete
Fortunately or Unfortunately, depending on how you look at it.  I'm one of those, but to me it seems like having chocolate ice cream with sprinkles, then having the pie or the other way around. ;D

Got lucky and picked one up.  I love it just the way it is (all natural), no Maximizing it for me.  ;) ;D

A word of advice, get one, yesterday! ;D
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2012, 09:36:27 AM »
If you ask my Grandson (The "rooster" in my profile pic) he will tell you in no uncertain terms they do not make anything any better. 3 shots fired 3 dead deer !
 Try the Federal 158gr SP ammo that Walmart sells it is accurate and deadly too.
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2012, 07:13:18 PM »
I just drove an hour+ each way to get my second even with gas as high as it is.  It stays mag for awhile.  Already got a maxi.  Have passed up several other calibers cheaper and closer, including a 45LC BC carbine.  Would trade only for a Marlin 94 same caliber.
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2012, 02:36:31 AM »
Mine has not been max'd (yet) but has the longer throat to take .360 DW which is a pretty good round itself.
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2012, 02:47:05 AM »
Couldn't resist showing you how they perform ;)   Mine is a MAXIE

First pic is cast bullet (Ranch Dog)

Second is xtp

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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2012, 04:34:04 AM »
revbc- did you chrony that load. I am thinking of getting the 22 inch 357 as I have the 18 3/4 talo reamed to max. was thinking maybee picking up some extra speed would help with the 22. And who doesnt need two maxi rifles. This extra receiver sitting around is hurting my eyes. :)
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2012, 07:07:37 AM »
revbc was that 50 or 100 yds on those shots?
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Re: Handy in 357mag
« Reply #15 on: February 26, 2012, 09:31:48 AM »
I think I chronyed the Ranch Dogs at around 1800-1875.  The xtps were at 100, not sure about the cast, 50 or 100.  I think 100.
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