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02/12/2013 2:26 PM
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cougariii
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I have been reading about alot of different calibers and it seems lots of people like this caliber. Since I am not able to reload is it possible to buy ammo for this factory made or from someone? Also would a 10" or 14 " contender barrel be better?
Last edited by cougariii; 02/12/2013 2:27 PM.
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: cougariii]
#128058
02/12/2013 2:33 PM
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Whitworth
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I really like the .357 Maximum. The only manufacturer of ammo I know of that actually loads for the .357 Max is Grizzly Ammo.
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: Whitworth]
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02/12/2013 3:23 PM
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Dan B.
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10" would be great.....14" would be greater. 
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: Dan B.]
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02/12/2013 4:24 PM
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KYODE
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Kentucky….no place like home.
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: KYODE]
#128077
02/12/2013 4:29 PM
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s4s4u
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That is where I got mine before I began loading for it.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: s4s4u]
#128080
02/12/2013 4:35 PM
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cougariii
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Ok. It looks like they are reasonable on price. I am thinking the 158 grain SP?
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: KYODE]
#128082
02/12/2013 4:56 PM
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Whitworth
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Sorry, I forgot they too load for it.
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: Whitworth]
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02/12/2013 7:15 PM
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TCTex.
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JMHO, go heavy...
Most, not all, 357's bullets are made for mag or sp velocity. The Max doesn't really shine until you get to the 180's.
I am not the authority in this subject, just talking out loud.
Duane
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb Benjamin Franklin 
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: TCTex.]
#128164
02/13/2013 1:45 AM
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racksmasher
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Tex is spot on, try the Hornady 200 gr. FTX.
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: cougariii]
#128167
02/13/2013 2:08 AM
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s4s4u
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I am thinking the 158 grain SP? What are you gonna use it for?
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: s4s4u]
#128194
02/13/2013 12:26 PM
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TCTex.
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Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb Benjamin Franklin
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: TCTex.]
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02/13/2013 1:10 PM
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cougariii
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I will be whitetail hunting in Indiana and of course if a coyote comes along I will use it for that also.
Thank you for the link. I looked at it and will go with the 180 at least if I decide on getting this caliber. You guys are full of info. i am getting hooked already and have not even shot my gun for along time.
Last edited by cougariii; 02/13/2013 1:16 PM.
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: cougariii]
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02/13/2013 8:56 PM
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Stush
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Mine likes nice heavy cast bullets. If you don't load now, buy the max and start to do so. 
Stush
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Re: 357 MAX
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02/14/2013 3:42 PM
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Mad Dog 1954
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I have a Handi rifle I use and been loading a 158 JHP with a dose of 296 powder. The barrle has been trimmed to 16 1/2" since most of my shots are 75 yards or less here in southern Indiana. It sports a nice 1.5 x 4.5 which I need for my old eyes. I also have the same rifle in 445 Super Mag just about all you need for Indiana deer hunting. I suck shooting pistols s I am stuck with my rifle most the time. WOuld love to practice to have a Encore 445 pistol. I have a new Pro Hunter frame in the safe.
Sometimes it is entirely appropriate to kill a fly with a 12 pound sledgehammer!
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: Mad Dog 1954]
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02/14/2013 7:23 PM
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cougariii
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MAd dog what part of Indiana are you from? I hunt in Franklin county
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Re: 357 MAX
[Re: cougariii]
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02/17/2013 9:44 PM
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Mad Dog 1954
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Sometimes it is entirely appropriate to kill a fly with a 12 pound sledgehammer!
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