I May Skip .357
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I May Skip .357
I'm well covered in .44mag with a 629pp and the litte shorty SBH that hasn't got here yet, and the old 1894 microgroove model.
I have a Stainless Centennial .357 which is carried lots and not shot too much and blazer 158gr JHP works just great in it. I have a Ruger 50th Aniversary BH that I'm not real happy with and will send on it's way someday after I can get it to lock up
Anyway, I'm very enamored of this new 1894 in 32-20, would like to get a little shorty 32-20 RBH convertable (.32 H&Rmag - 32-20) if I can find one......
So, do I need the .357? Maybe not.....Should I keep them around just because the ammo is easy to find and that might be important someday?
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I have a Stainless Centennial .357 which is carried lots and not shot too much and blazer 158gr JHP works just great in it. I have a Ruger 50th Aniversary BH that I'm not real happy with and will send on it's way someday after I can get it to lock up
Anyway, I'm very enamored of this new 1894 in 32-20, would like to get a little shorty 32-20 RBH convertable (.32 H&Rmag - 32-20) if I can find one......
So, do I need the .357? Maybe not.....Should I keep them around just because the ammo is easy to find and that might be important someday?
Will Steve marry April? Will Andria find happiness without Steve?
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Re: I May Skip .357
44mag is WAY betterTedH wrote:That is blasphemy! Everyone needs at least one combo of 357's!
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Re: I May Skip .357
I got both!
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Metoo - both is better.
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I think .44 Mag and modern-material .32-20 (or .327 Fed) would cover the bases. Throw in a .444 Marlin for bears and a .44 LR for feral tin cans and cats, and you've got it all covered!BlaineG wrote:I'm well covered in .44mag with a 629pp and the litte shorty SBH that hasn't got here yet, and the old 1894 microgroove
Anyway, I'm very enamored of this new 1894 in 32-20, would like to get a little shorty 32-20 RBH convertable (.32 H&Rmag - 32-20) if I can find one......
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Re: I May Skip .357
I can't get over the idea of the Ruger 50th .357 FT not locking up. Has it been back to Ruger?
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Re: I May Skip .357
Man, if they made a .44 LR I'd be all over that. You know "Rimfire McNutjob" and all.AJMD429 wrote:... and a .44 LR for feral tin cans and cats, and you've got it all covered!
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I'll probably Safe Queen it for awhile....I"m just mad at it right now and don't want to fool with it.Hobie wrote:I can't get over the idea of the Ruger 50th .357 FT not locking up. Has it been back to Ruger?
I'd trade it for a .44RF in a heartbeat, though
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32-20 has the "cool factor" though
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32-20s have the Way Cool factor!!
Here's two of mine. I don't have a good picture of the '73..
I'd probably skip the .357 too if didn't have a boat load of .38 spl.
jb
Here's two of mine. I don't have a good picture of the '73..
I'd probably skip the .357 too if didn't have a boat load of .38 spl.
jb
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Re: I May Skip .357
The only handguns I have are .38 Smith and Wesson Special or .22LR.
That's all I need. You can't kill anything within 25-yards with yer .44 Magnum or .357 Magnum that I can't kill with my 158gr Jacketed SP or HP .38 Special +P. You can argue all you want that that's just no so but you'll just be talking to the wind.
If I had a .357 Mag or a .44 Mag, I might keep them but I doubt it. I've had a bunch of .357 Mags and .44 Mags but I always end up gettting rid of em and sticking with my .38 Specials.
So, go ahead and skip yer .357. Ya won't miss it.
Just my .02¢
That's all I need. You can't kill anything within 25-yards with yer .44 Magnum or .357 Magnum that I can't kill with my 158gr Jacketed SP or HP .38 Special +P. You can argue all you want that that's just no so but you'll just be talking to the wind.
If I had a .357 Mag or a .44 Mag, I might keep them but I doubt it. I've had a bunch of .357 Mags and .44 Mags but I always end up gettting rid of em and sticking with my .38 Specials.
So, go ahead and skip yer .357. Ya won't miss it.
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Hey, make a separate thread on that one, ok? That should get lively in no time at allThat's all I need. You can't kill anything within 25-yards with yer .44 Magnum or .357 Magnum that I can't kill with my 158gr Jacketed SP or HP .38 Special +P. You can argue all you want that that's just no so but you'll just be talking to the wind.
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Wow, I can't imagine being without my .357 combo. My gun dealer has a beautiful FA in 32/32-20 Premier Grade. A wonderful feeling pistol. he wants a couple G's for it. 4 1/2 inch heavel barrel, adjustable sights. Just Sayin ....
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Stop That!rjohns94 wrote:Wow, I can't imagine being without my .357 combo. My gun dealer has a beautiful FA in 32/32-20 Premier Grade. A wonderful feeling pistol. he wants a couple G's for it. 4 1/2 inch heavel barrel, adjustable sights. Just Sayin ....
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BlaineG wrote:44mag is WAY betterTedH wrote:That is blasphemy! Everyone needs at least one combo of 357's!
Hey now, I never said you could ONLY have the 357's. A real levergunner would have them all!
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Ask and ye shall receive.BlaineG wrote:Hey, make a separate thread on that one, ok? That should get lively in no time at allThat's all I need. You can't kill anything within 25-yards with yer .44 Magnum or .357 Magnum that I can't kill with my 158gr Jacketed SP or HP .38 Special +P. You can argue all you want that that's just no so but you'll just be talking to the wind.
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I'd like that FA 32-20 that RJohns94 was talking aboutModoc ED wrote:Ask and ye shall receive.BlaineG wrote:Hey, make a separate thread on that one, ok? That should get lively in no time at allThat's all I need. You can't kill anything within 25-yards with yer .44 Magnum or .357 Magnum that I can't kill with my 158gr Jacketed SP or HP .38 Special +P. You can argue all you want that that's just no so but you'll just be talking to the wind.
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BlaineG wrote:Stop That!rjohns94 wrote:Wow, I can't imagine being without my .357 combo. My gun dealer has a beautiful FA in 32/32-20 Premier Grade. A wonderful feeling pistol. he wants a couple G's for it. 4 1/2 inch heavel barrel, adjustable sights. Just Sayin ....
Yeah!!
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Re: I May Skip .357
Blaine,
Your 1000 Laser Cast 32-20 bullets will ship tomorrow. You'll have them probably by Monday.
Contact JNYORK about Lil Gun loads. Jerry has accurate load data, for the 1894CL.
I have 2400 load data if you want it and it does work pretty well.
Your 1000 Laser Cast 32-20 bullets will ship tomorrow. You'll have them probably by Monday.
Contact JNYORK about Lil Gun loads. Jerry has accurate load data, for the 1894CL.
I have 2400 load data if you want it and it does work pretty well.
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Re: I May Skip .357
I'm getting excited to start shooting this one...... I've got some Blue Dot ideas, too. I'm going to start asking about good dies for lead, now.....I want a good crimp.
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Blaine, I haven't fired a 357, except yours in years. I agree with your assessment.
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Re: I May Skip .357
Blaine,
I expect you are going to have a boatload of fun with the lil darlin. I have sure pondered getting something (or two) in that caliber over the years. I am however, heavily vested with 38/357 odds and ends. Don't regret that much as it is working well for my needs.
I look foreward to seeing some posts with your smiley face sooted up from some glorious hours of burning powder.
Ed Harris had some good articles on the 32-20 and his "rook" rifle if you have not found them yet.
My Best,
Scotty
I expect you are going to have a boatload of fun with the lil darlin. I have sure pondered getting something (or two) in that caliber over the years. I am however, heavily vested with 38/357 odds and ends. Don't regret that much as it is working well for my needs.
I look foreward to seeing some posts with your smiley face sooted up from some glorious hours of burning powder.
Ed Harris had some good articles on the 32-20 and his "rook" rifle if you have not found them yet.
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I have a Model 28 in .357, too good a gun to let go of.
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I keep a .357 around for women and kids to play with.
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