357 mag lever action rifle
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I guess it boils down to how much you wanna spend. I've got a couple stainless Rossi lever guns in 357 and 44 mag. They have both been good farm rifles, and didn't break the bank. Although, they are getting more and more expensive. The last one ran over $500 out the door. Good luck!
Pretty much how much you want to spend and what you want to use it for. I have two Uberti 24" sporting rifles, one in .357 and one in .45 Long Colt. I love shooting both but the .357 is a lot of fun with either .357 or .38 special ammo. I have been looking around for an older Marlin in .357.
bigwheelzip
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Love my Rossi 92 .357 with 24" SS Oct. barrel. Half the price of the alternatives, and after a few hours of unskilled gunsmithing by my husband and I to address a few well documented tweaks, has been an absolute joy to shoot.
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Love my Rossi Model 92, fun to shoot and didn't break the bank
Graywolf586
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I have had the new Winchester 1886 45.70 a 1892 in 44 mag both great rifles around $1000 I didn't want to take them out of the safe for fear of something happening to them so I sold them. A Marlin 1894 in 30.30 another great rifle around $750 and the LSI Puma model 92 in 44 mag great gun around $400 when I got mine. Liked the Puma so much I sold the Marlin. The Puma is light fast handling accurate and I don't worry about it getting bump around in the truck or out in the field.
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I have quite a few lever guns, but both of my 357s are Rossis
I have one 20" and a ranch hand. I have the same pair in 45LC.
My only Winchester is a 45LC, then I have a few Marlins in 41 Magnum, 45 LC and 45-70
There are also a few 22LR Henrys and a Browning in .308
One of my 45LC Marlins has been converted to a takedown version.
I really prefer the 92s over the modern 94s.
Then there are the pump rifles, I am going to thread my 45LC stainless one for a supressor
I have one 20" and a ranch hand. I have the same pair in 45LC.
My only Winchester is a 45LC, then I have a few Marlins in 41 Magnum, 45 LC and 45-70
There are also a few 22LR Henrys and a Browning in .308
One of my 45LC Marlins has been converted to a takedown version.
I really prefer the 92s over the modern 94s.
Then there are the pump rifles, I am going to thread my 45LC stainless one for a supressor
LEO918
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I've had a Browning B-92 in .357 for a few years now and really like it.
RV4driver
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Yep, I have a B92 in .357. Not to be overlooked. I put a Skinner Sights rear peep sight on it, and another one on my Henry Golden Boy. Nice sights.
My Marlin 39A Original Golden already had a target peep sight on it.
Sorry, I just can't get into the buckhorn sights.
My Marlin 39A Original Golden already had a target peep sight on it.
Sorry, I just can't get into the buckhorn sights.
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I have a Henry Big Boy Steel in 357. The action was slick from the factory and the wood is very nice. The rifle is more accurate that I am. I couldn't be happier with it.
M3Stuart
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Your only choices, new, are Winchester, Uberti, Henry and Rossi. I have the Rossi M92 and love it.
Old Marlins are good, but whatever you do, do not buy a new Marlin in .357 - they haven't produced a functional one yet since they fired everybody and moved the factory after Marlin was sold off. There was a recent article somewhere where the 'Marlin' folks admitted they wouldn't be able to produce a functional .357 lever gun until 2017 or so. They claim that the machine tools were worn down and that the operators had rigged the setting to get them to work right. ...um, yea...
Edit: the link for the article is below. They indicated 'end of 2015' for the .357. It never happened and I wouldn't want one of the first ones to come from a completely new process anyway.
Marlin 1894 Rifle Review - Guns & Ammo
Old Marlins are good, but whatever you do, do not buy a new Marlin in .357 - they haven't produced a functional one yet since they fired everybody and moved the factory after Marlin was sold off. There was a recent article somewhere where the 'Marlin' folks admitted they wouldn't be able to produce a functional .357 lever gun until 2017 or so. They claim that the machine tools were worn down and that the operators had rigged the setting to get them to work right. ...um, yea...
Edit: the link for the article is below. They indicated 'end of 2015' for the .357. It never happened and I wouldn't want one of the first ones to come from a completely new process anyway.
Marlin 1894 Rifle Review - Guns & Ammo
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TeaDub
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I have a stainless Rossi 16" that I really enjoy. I plugged the flimsy safety and may at some point grab a steel follower for the mag tube from the same vendor. The plastic one hasn't given me any trouble tho.
These carbines are quite pleasant to shoot in 38/357. Being a lefty, I've always been drawn to lever guns. The short barrel, Henry steel gun (in 357) is in my LGS right now. I've been sorely tempted.
These carbines are quite pleasant to shoot in 38/357. Being a lefty, I've always been drawn to lever guns. The short barrel, Henry steel gun (in 357) is in my LGS right now. I've been sorely tempted.
I have an older model of the Marlin 1894 Cowboy Limited in .357. It's built "heck for stout" and is a good shooter. If you can find one that someone is willing to part with, you'll be getting yourself a well-made firearm.
NJM15
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I like my Henry reasonably priced, accurate, smooth action
I have an Uberti Henry in 44-40 too, very clunky, but always lots of fun!
And I have a 92 Winchester that was made in 1892 as a rifle in 44-40 that was rebarreled at some point in .44 Magnum and reconfigured into a carbine, I shoot .44 Specials out of it and it is a greats shooter!
And I have a 92 Winchester that was made in 1892 as a rifle in 44-40 that was rebarreled at some point in .44 Magnum and reconfigured into a carbine, I shoot .44 Specials out of it and it is a greats shooter!
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Engine49guy
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Wanted a .357 Mag companion for two .357 Ruger Vaqueros
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So picked up this pre cross bolt Marlin "Micro Groove" a while back
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Fealt more like a 22 loaded with 38 special and .357 really made no sense when 30-30 is more powerful and the rifle cost about half as much....
Eventually sold it and bought this Ruger .44 Mag carbine instead...Ruger needs to build a SS version in .357 Magnum .
IIRC they make a SS bolt action 357 but it just isnt the same IMO
So picked up this pre cross bolt Marlin "Micro Groove" a while back
Fealt more like a 22 loaded with 38 special and .357 really made no sense when 30-30 is more powerful and the rifle cost about half as much....
Eventually sold it and bought this Ruger .44 Mag carbine instead...Ruger needs to build a SS version in .357 Magnum .
IIRC they make a SS bolt action 357 but it just isnt the same IMO
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RobertJ.
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I've shown this photo before, but it's begging to be shown yet again!
I've always had a thing for combos of firearms, be it .22/centerfire, or rifle/handgun. This is one of my favorites, and would be among the last to go.
I traded a Walther P-38 (P-1) that I had bought for $275 straight across for this little carbine. My first move was to install a Williams 5D and a Lyman ivory bead. Oh yeah, and I bought a plug from Steve for that useless safety on the top. Thankfully, the receiver sight covers the whole thing.
The Rossi may be a copy of a Winchester, but it's still a John Browning design. It's hard to beat that regardless of the maker. Mine is smoother than my Marlin 1894 .44 Mag, and works just like you'd expect. It'll shoot 2" groups at 50 yards with my preferred load of a Hornady 158 gr. XTP with IMR 4227. Amazingly enough, that Model 19 likes that load also.
And it's extremely handy with the 16" barrel!
So, I highly recommend at least taking a look at the Rossi. Of course there are other good choices. Picking out the one that's right for you is loads of fun, and you might wind up with a couple!
I've always had a thing for combos of firearms, be it .22/centerfire, or rifle/handgun. This is one of my favorites, and would be among the last to go.
I traded a Walther P-38 (P-1) that I had bought for $275 straight across for this little carbine. My first move was to install a Williams 5D and a Lyman ivory bead. Oh yeah, and I bought a plug from Steve for that useless safety on the top. Thankfully, the receiver sight covers the whole thing.
The Rossi may be a copy of a Winchester, but it's still a John Browning design. It's hard to beat that regardless of the maker. Mine is smoother than my Marlin 1894 .44 Mag, and works just like you'd expect. It'll shoot 2" groups at 50 yards with my preferred load of a Hornady 158 gr. XTP with IMR 4227. Amazingly enough, that Model 19 likes that load also.
And it's extremely handy with the 16" barrel!
So, I highly recommend at least taking a look at the Rossi. Of course there are other good choices. Picking out the one that's right for you is loads of fun, and you might wind up with a couple!
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