I agree cops should have the best possible option. One thing I never understood is if revolvers were so bad, why did they survive for so long before being phased out. Semi-autos have been there that whole time, 100 years+, but no one using them? Those old timers weren't dumb, especially in the prohi...

thanks all and vance and Johnd, I hear you about quickload. Would it show what powder can get 1200-1250fps with 158 grain with the smallest charge? Thats equal to factory revolver, good load for game where I'm at. Hodgon suggests 5 grains of powders like 700x... I got Hodgon clays and win231 on hand...

Thanks for all the replies. I have a wide variance of advice on different forums. From bullets slowing down to gains of 100, 150fps and 200fps. Persoinally I can't see 200fps being possible but one of the knowedegable fellows I correspond with suggested he gets about 100-120fps gain, which is actual...

Naw I can't believe 16" is maximum. Not saying this 4.5 grain powder load will get any faster... but full powder loads aka 20+ grains maxing out at 16? Those BBTI charts aren't comparing apples to apples the way I see it. Their 16" gun is a closed breech 94, the 18" gun which is dropp...

Gents I was looking to load about 4-5 grains of titegroup or similar behind a .357 158grain coated hardcast. The manual suggest about 1000-1050fps from a 10" pistol barrel. From a 24" rossi carbine do you think I will get much more velocity or will such a light powder charge be burned up w...

Sorry for the long thread title. As a lever newb( or recent return to lever actions after a long break) I have been running a 357 rossi with subsonic 140-158 grain with a couple grains trailboss for shooting small game on a small farm, and was wondering whether 44rem or 45 colt loaded down to 1000fp...

Thanks fellas I will leave it as is then. I like the longer barrel on this gun so might just pick up another with short barrel for the trails.

Just as in removing the stock. I'd like to do this for hiking in on foot with a backpack. I don't need quick access to the gun but reducing it from 41" to 33" would be handy en route to the area. As long as I keep the springs etc protected does anyone see any problems with taking the stock...

The latest rossis are 1: 30 twist in 357 as far as I am aware. Every Rossi 92 ever made had the 1:30" twist, regardless of chambering. I think they used to be 1:16. Or they put some out with different twists at times. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?318166-Rossi-92-357-with-heav...

The latest rossis are 1: 30 twist in 357 as far as I am aware.

Okay so I know its not a big game gun but lets say in circumstances where you want the most penetration from 357 . I was wondering whether flat point FMJ, or a hardcast, or a polycoated hardcast, or some other kind of bullet gets the vote here? and what weights given the Rossi has that 1:30 twist. I...

Thanks for the replies and suggestions folks. Also to sixgun. I actually went and put money down for a Lee classic cast after the first few replies. Its a bit overkill but I can probably load for my brother as well, and a few other folk around me with bigger calibres. Thanks again, great community h...

Awesome gun, envious.

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Thanks folks! I will be going ahead with this calibre so will soon see for myself. Would be interested to see your load if you find it Old ironsights. I have used 357 in wheelguns but of course completely different kettle of fish.

Thanks again folks for all the advice regarding this subject, appreciated!

thank you for the information!

Folks just after recommendations on a basic but reliable load press for this cartridge. I am returning to the shooting sports after a long break. I once used RCBS rockchucker to load big game rifles but that press and the rifles are long gone. I have some lee 38sp dies on hand which I believe will h...

Folks I found a good used deal on a Rossi 92 stainless. I am not an experienced lever guy, nor do I have much experience or interest in peep sights. The guns comes with this attached to the reciever. https://williamsgunsight.com/product/williams-fp-9436/ I don't want the sight, intend to remove it a...

There's always a 'just get earplugs' reply on decibel threads.

I agree of course, but I'll clarify observers as in those who observe or experience the sound from the neighbouring farm for example.

pards, those of you who fire subsonics in your 357 levers with very light loads of powder, (say 3-5 grains of trailboss etc) can you give me an idea of the loudness? This is not for myself as the shooter I wear plugs as much as possible, more from an observers viewpoint I am assuming they are louder...

Thanks fellas, a lot of expertise on these forums and willingness to give newbs an opinion, outstanding! Looks like the Rossi 92 will get the nod for me. I have handled the 24" in octagonal, its no problem. I need the long barrel due to my own size, 20" look like kids guns when I hold them...

folks I'd like to get a 357 in lever action for around the farm, medium game hunting and steel plate plinking. I was wondering if I could get some thoughts on the following. The provisors for me are 1.Quiet 38 sp level loads to about 1000fps with subsonics for 100 yard plinking and small game to may...

in Australia manuals are still about as popular as autos. especially 4x4, most are manuals.

Thanks all for those replies, so 158 grain looks like where its at for heavy options, and it will work with the right load.

Hi welcome to the Levergun Enablers forumn. I have a Puma 20" 357 I bought in 2005. Have shot couple hundred 158gr RNFP's at a chronoed 810 fps.. Killed lots of rocks and cans up to 200 yards or so. Eyes aint that great anymore but when I benched it at hundred yards there were no tumblers. Do ...

Thanks for the reply and interest fellas. I'd be interested in hearing about the twists our there if anyone can measure. Here's a link to folks with both 1:16" twist Rossi 92's and the current 1:30" twist rate rossi's. Its possible the tighter twist may have been special releases or just e...

AJMD429 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:26 am When did they change the twist rate....?

Not sure, I only know from references on the internet some fellows have older ones and measured tighter twists. The rossi M92 now are 1:30.

Sixgun wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:28 am 3 grains of Bullseye or 3.5 of 231 will fit your needs perfectly. For some real fun, try 2 gr. of Bullseye ....will sound like a .22 short.----6

Ok so thats a vote for some accurate load potential with a 158 grain? Thankyou!

I cannot answer your question ...yet. I have several different powders loaded in 38.special cases with.158 grain Lee boolits, sitting downstairs.for my 1980's puma. I unfortunately have a badly infected.foot and will be a.couple three weeks until.I will be able to accuracy test them Gimme a few wee...

Hi The forum. Just logged on with a specific question if anyone can help. Looking to get a Rossi 92 in 357 mag. Purpose is subsonic cast loads, its important to me to get something accurate say 2" at 50 yards with a 158 grain bullet. Is accuracy with this heavy a bullet at slow speeds realistic...