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- Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ok Guys, you have up to $2000 to spend,
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7951
Re: Ok Guys, you have up to $2000 to spend,
When these sort of threads become scenario debates they get can messy. "it will be warlords on horseback, not marauders in 4x4" etc. :D sticking to easy stuff, choice of guns...if its to be only gun allowed, any 6" barrel 357 magnum. If its just backing up my rifle , then any 22LR aut...
- Wed May 30, 2018 5:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: effect of barrel length on velocities
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4476
Re: effect of barrel length on velocities
Thanks I meant equalling factory levels but with the rifle, so getting 1250fps in a 24" barrel. But thanks for that info you posted its good to know anyway.
- Tue May 29, 2018 8:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cops need to go back to revolvers
- Replies: 52
- Views: 9482
Re: Cops need to go back to revolvers
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...
- Tue May 29, 2018 2:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: effect of barrel length on velocities
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4476
Re: effect of barrel length on velocities
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...
- Tue May 22, 2018 11:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: effect of barrel length on velocities
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4476
Re: effect of barrel length on velocities
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...
- Mon May 21, 2018 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: effect of barrel length on velocities
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4476
Re: effect of barrel length on velocities
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...
- Mon May 21, 2018 6:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: effect of barrel length on velocities
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4476
effect of barrel length on velocities
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...
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Noise of 45 colt vs 44 rem mag vs 357 in carbine
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2739
Noise of 45 colt vs 44 rem mag vs 357 in carbine
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...
- Sun Mar 25, 2018 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carrying rossi 92 broken down
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3108
Re: Carrying rossi 92 broken down
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.
- Sun Mar 25, 2018 3:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carrying rossi 92 broken down
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3108
Carrying rossi 92 broken down
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...
- Wed Feb 14, 2018 5:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 Carbines
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4127
Re: .357 Carbines
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...
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 Carbines
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4127
Re: .357 Carbines
The latest rossis are 1: 30 twist in 357 as far as I am aware.
- Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: big game bullet for rossi 92
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1803
big game bullet for rossi 92
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...
- Fri Feb 02, 2018 4:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: load press for 357?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2707
Re: load press for 357?
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...
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 6:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shot My Antique Winchester 1892 Today
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1427
Re: Shot My Antique Winchester 1892 Today
Awesome gun, envious.
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 6:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: noise levels of light and heavy 357 loads
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1989
Re: noise levels of light and heavy 357 loads
Double post
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 6:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: noise levels of light and heavy 357 loads
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1989
Re: noise levels of light and heavy 357 loads
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.
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help on 357 choice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3491
Re: Help on 357 choice
Thanks again folks for all the advice regarding this subject, appreciated!
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 6:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5537
Re: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
thank you for the information!
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 6:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: load press for 357?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2707
load press for 357?
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...
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 2:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Williams peep sight on rossi 92
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9079
Williams peep sight on rossi 92
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...
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 10:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: noise levels of light and heavy 357 loads
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1989
Re: noise levels of light and heavy 357 loads
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.
I agree of course, but I'll clarify observers as in those who observe or experience the sound from the neighbouring farm for example.
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: noise levels of light and heavy 357 loads
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1989
noise levels of light and heavy 357 loads
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...
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help on 357 choice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3491
Re: Help on 357 choice
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...
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help on 357 choice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3491
Help on 357 choice
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...
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody here still drive a stick shift?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 11796
Re: Anybody here still drive a stick shift?
in Australia manuals are still about as popular as autos. especially 4x4, most are manuals.
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5537
Re: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
Thanks all for those replies, so 158 grain looks like where its at for heavy options, and it will work with the right load.
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5537
Re: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
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 ...
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5537
Re: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
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...
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5537
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5537
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5537
Re: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
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...
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5537
rossi 92 357 subsonic accuracy
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...