TCTEX, I just ordered a barrel in 357 Max. I've had several Maxs and one herrett but never did much work with any of them and also never had the opportunity to chrongraph them either. The Herrett I had was years ago, probably late '70s. I got some loads out of a Silhouette book and remember the recoil was brutal with 200 grn bullets in 10" barrel. I really need to get a chronograph, if I find the Max too gentle, I can always go for a rechamber.... Thanks everyone for your input.